Benedict is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #165 in 1999 with 209 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 209 births ranking #165. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 18.8%. In 1999, approximately 1 in every 1,451 boys born was named Benedict. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.