UK boy's name
Benedek
A masculine Hungarian name derived from the Latin "benedictus" meaning blessed.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Benedek is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Benedek popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4270, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 10 births.
This profile covers 64 England and Wales registrations across 14 recorded years from 2008 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 64 living people in the UK are called Benedek. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Benedek ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 10 boys were registered as Benedek.
- • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Benedek as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4270
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
10 births
Estimated living
64
2026
Meaning
What does Benedek mean?
The name Benedek has its origins in the Hungarian language and culture. It is a masculine given name that traces its roots back to the Latin name Benedictus, which means "blessed." The name Benedictus was derived from the Latin phrase "bene dictus," meaning "well spoken" or "well said."
In the 6th century, the name Benedictus gained prominence through Saint Benedict of Nursia, the founder of the Benedictine monastic order and the author of the Benedictine Rule, a set of precepts for monastic living. Saint Benedict, who lived from around 480 to 547 AD, played a significant role in the spread of Christianity and the establishment of monasteries throughout Europe.
The Hungarian form of the name, Benedek, emerged as a result of the influence of Latin and the adoption of Christianity in the region. It is believed to have been introduced to Hungary during the 11th century, following the conversion of the country to Christianity in the year 1000 AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Benedek in Hungary can be found in the Árpád dynasty, which ruled the Kingdom of Hungary from the late 9th century to the early 14th century. Prince Benedek of Hungary, a member of the Árpád dynasty, lived in the 11th century and was a prominent figure in the region.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Benedek. These include:
1. Benedek Virág (1754-1830), a Hungarian poet and teacher who was a prominent figure in the Hungarian Enlightenment. 2. Benedek Egressy (1814-1851), a Hungarian composer and singer who made significant contributions to the development of Hungarian opera. 3. Benedek Széchenyi (1836-1918), a Hungarian politician and nobleman who served as the Minister of Agriculture in the late 19th century. 4. Benedek Kállay (1839-1903), a Hungarian statesman and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Hungary from 1902 to 1903. 5. Benedek Flittner (1859-1932), a Hungarian architect and academic who designed several notable buildings in Budapest.
While the name Benedek has its roots in Latin and Christianity, it has become firmly established in Hungarian culture and has been borne by many prominent figures throughout the country's history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Benedek over time
The chart below shows babies named Benedek registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Benedek, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Benedek by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Benedek was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4475 | 14 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3513 | 43 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4088 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Benedek
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Benedek: questions and answers
How popular is the name Benedek in the UK right now?
In 2024, Benedek was ranked #4270 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Benedek most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 10 babies registered as Benedek in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Benedek?
A masculine Hungarian name derived from the Latin "benedictus" meaning blessed.
How many people are called Benedek in the UK?
A total of 64 babies have been registered as Benedek across the 14 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.