Benjamin
boy name#11 in 2025Benjamin entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #6 in 2016, ranks #11 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#11
rank today
#6
peak (2016)
9,762
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #32 |
| 1890s | #47 |
| 1900s | #64 |
| 1910s | #73 |
| 1920s | #93 |
| 1930s | #119 |
| 1940s | #135 |
| 1950s | #133 |
| 1960s | #129 |
| 1970s | #48 |
| 1980s | #31 |
| 1990s | #31 |
| 2000s | #25 |
| 2010s | #12 |
| 2020s | #9 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Benjamin has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 721,000 people named Benjamin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Benjamin alive today was born around 1992, making them about 33 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Benjamin in 2025?
- Benjamin ranks #11 among US boy names in 2025, with 9,762 babies given the name.
- When was the name Benjamin most popular?
- Benjamin peaked in 2016, reaching #6 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Benjamin with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 7 classrooms will have a Benjamin.
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