Benton
2 countries#1621 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Benton was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
10,421 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #1621 · peaked in 2016 with 278 births
Most common in: Texas, Tennessee, California, Missouri, North Carolina
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
33 births recorded 1996–2016 · peaked in 1997 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
33 births recorded 1996–2016 · peaked in 1997 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Benton’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1417 | — |
| 2007 | #1272 | ↑145 |
| 2008 | #1482 | ↓210 |
| 2009 | #1497 | ↓15 |
| 2010 | #1127 | ↑370 |
| 2011 | #937 | ↑190 |
| 2012 | #877 | ↑60 |
| 2013 | #917 | ↓40 |
| 2014 | #947 | ↓30 |
| 2015 | #873 | ↑74 |
| 2016 | #820 | ↑53 |
| 2017 | #910 | ↓90 |
| 2018 | #1005 | ↓95 |
| 2019 | #1076 | ↓71 |
| 2020 | #1124 | ↓48 |
| 2021 | #1225 | ↓101 |
| 2022 | #1254 | ↓29 |
| 2023 | #1315 | ↓61 |
| 2024 | #1303 | ↑12 |
| 2025 | #1621 | ↓318 |
Frequently asked questions about Benton
Is Benton a popular name?
Yes — Benton currently ranks #1621 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Benton more common for boys or girls?
Benton is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Benton most popular?
Benton peaked in 2016 in United States, with 278 recorded births that year.
Is Benton rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Benton’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #600 in 1880 to #1621 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Benton?
At least 10,454 babies have been recorded with the name Benton across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Benton popular in more than one country?
Yes — Benton appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Benton?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Benton include Ahaan, Antony, Carmen, Kendrix.
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