Bendetta
A feminine Italian name meaning "she who is blessed".
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Bendetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bendetta today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bendetta births was 1952 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bendetta. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Bendetta is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Bendettas were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bendetta. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1952
7 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1970 SSA rank
#8,092
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Bendetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bendetta from the 1950s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 19 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bendetta by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bendetta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bendetta
Bendetta is an Italian feminine given name derived from the Late Latin word "benedicta," meaning "blessed." It is a variant spelling of the more common name Benedetta, which stems from the root word "benedicere," meaning "to bless" or "to praise." The name's origins can be traced back to the early days of Christianity in Italy and other parts of the Mediterranean region.
In the Christian tradition, the name Bendetta was often given to girls born on significant religious days or occasions, as it symbolized the blessing bestowed upon them by God. The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in monastic communities and among devout Catholic families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bendetta is found in the hagiography of Saint Benedetta Carlini, an Italian nun who lived in the 15th century. Born in 1591 in Vellano, Benedetta Carlini was known for her mystical visions and her devotion to the Catholic Church. She was beatified in 1786 and is venerated as a patron saint of those suffering from physical ailments.
Another notable figure in history who bore the name Bendetta was Bendetta Biancolelli, an Italian actress and playwright born in 1610. She was a prominent figure in the Commedia dell'Arte tradition and is credited with introducing the character of Colombina, a mischievous and witty maidservant, to the Italian stage.
In the realm of literature, the name Bendetta appears in the works of Italian novelist and playwright Carlo Goldoni. One of his plays, "La Bendetta Gioventù" (The Blessed Youth), written in 1750, features a character named Bendetta who represents the youthful spirit and energy of the Venetian society at that time.
Bendetta Traversari, born in 1674 in Florence, was an Italian painter and engraver known for her religious artworks and portraits. She was a member of the Accademia di San Luca, one of the oldest art academies in Europe, and her works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.
Lastly, Bendetta Campi, born in 1555 in Cremona, was an Italian painter and one of the few female artists of the Renaissance period to achieve significant recognition during her lifetime. She was known for her religious paintings and portraits, and her works can be found in museums and churches throughout Italy and Europe.
People
Bendetta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bendetta as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bendetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bendetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bendetta going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Bendetta a common name?
We classify Bendetta as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 24 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bendetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Bendetta was 1952, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bendetta is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bendetta in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bendetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bendetta in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bendetta still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bendetta in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bendetta can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Bendetta?
Find out how many people share the name Bendetta on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.