The nameBenoist
Benoist is a French boy's name, an old spelling of Benoît. It was mostly given from the 1960s to the 1980s.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
Like Benedict, it comes from the Latin benedictus, "blessed".
Origin
Latin, through Benoît.
History
Found from the early 20th century, Benoist followed the fashion for Benoît, peaked in the late 1970s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Benoist
Benoist in France
1977peak year (50 births)
1,225babies named Benoist in France since 1900
Benoist was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 350 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Benoist. Its rise began around 1909, and it peaked in 1977. Half of all babies named Benoist in France were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Benoist mean?
Like Benedict, it comes from the Latin benedictus, "blessed".
What is the origin of the name Benoist?
Latin, through Benoît.
Is Benoist a girl's or a boy's name?
Benoist is a boy's name.