Meaning and history
Benoît is the French form of Benedict, derived from Latin Benedictus, meaning “blessed.” The underlying name spread through Christian Europe largely through Saint Benedict of Nursia and the monastic tradition associated with him. French actor Benoît Magimel and filmmaker Benoît Jacquot are notable bearers.
20062006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: 5 births, rank #12,367
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: 5 births, rank #12,491
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
20112011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: 5 births, rank #12,274
2013: 6 births, rank #10,728
2014: no US SSA record for this spelling
2015: 7 births, rank #9,568
20162016: 8 births, rank #8,816
2017: no US SSA record for this spelling
2018: no US SSA record for this spelling
2019: no US SSA record for this spelling
2020: no US SSA record for this spelling
20212021: no US SSA record for this spelling
2022: no US SSA record for this spelling
2023: 12 births, rank #6,897
2024: no US SSA record for this spelling
20252025: 13 births, rank #6,446
In 2025, 13 babies were recorded with the name Benoît, ranking #6,446 among boys.