Benedict is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #176 in 2000 with 196 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1999 with 209 births ranking #165. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 11.4%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 1,496 boys born was named Benedict. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.