boy name
Benson
Gender
Boy
Popularity
#279 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Benson in the US, 1880–2025
Benson first appears in US records in 1887. It peaked in 2025, when 1,214 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,214.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Benson popular?
Near its peak Benson is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 3,818 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,154 | |
| 2000s | 1,318 | |
| 1990s | 643 | |
| 1980s | 540 | |
| 1970s | 509 | |
| 1960s | 432 | |
| 1950s | 460 | |
| 1940s | 388 | |
| 1930s | 290 | |
| 1920s | 396 | |
| 1910s | 285 | |
| 1900s | 34 | |
| 1890s | 22 | |
| 1880s | 23 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benson a boy or a girl name?
Benson is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Benson a popular name right now?
Benson is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Benson?
In 2025, Benson ranked #279 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Benson most popular?
Benson was most popular in 2025, when about 1,214 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.