Benoît is a French masculine given name, derived from the Latin name Benedictus, which means "blessed". It is a popular name in France and other French-speaking countries. The name has been used since the Middle Ages and has several notable historical figures associated with it. However, it remains a relatively uncommon name outside of these regions.
The name Benoit experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a noticeable peak in 1922 when there were 14 births, and again more recently in 2023 with 12 births. The majority of years show consistent numbers of births ranging from 5 to 10 per year.