Benjamin
5 countries#11 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Benjamin was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
829,312 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #11 · peaked in 1989 with 15,788 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
151,836 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #162 · peaked in 1992 with 6,281 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Rhône, Bouches-du-Rhône
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
94,331 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #88 · peaked in 2004 with 5,394 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
87,397 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #42 · peaked in 2004 with 5,144 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
5,054 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #120 · peaked in 2004 with 164 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,880 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #61 · peaked in 2002 with 113 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Benjamin’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #24 | — |
| 2007 | #26 | ↓2 |
| 2008 | #25 | ↑1 |
| 2009 | #19 | ↑6 |
| 2010 | #22 | ↓3 |
| 2011 | #19 | ↑3 |
| 2012 | #16 | ↑3 |
| 2013 | #14 | ↑2 |
| 2014 | #12 | ↑2 |
| 2015 | #10 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #6 | ↑4 |
| 2017 | #6 | — |
| 2018 | #6 | — |
| 2019 | #7 | ↓1 |
| 2020 | #7 | — |
| 2021 | #7 | — |
| 2022 | #9 | ↓2 |
| 2023 | #11 | ↓2 |
| 2024 | #11 | — |
| 2025 | #11 | — |
Frequently asked questions about Benjamin
Is Benjamin a popular name?
Yes — Benjamin currently ranks #11 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Benjamin more common for boys or girls?
Benjamin is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Benjamin most popular?
Benjamin peaked in 1989 in United States, with 15,788 recorded births that year.
Is Benjamin rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Benjamin’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #32 in 1880 to #11 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Benjamin?
At least 1,075,479 babies have been recorded with the name Benjamin across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Benjamin popular in more than one country?
Yes — Benjamin appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Benjamin?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Benjamin include William, Lucas, Levi, Elias.
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