Benjamen
Every Benjamen since 1884 — 3,687 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benjamen
Benjamen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,831 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 3,687 American babies have been named Benjamen. Its peak came in 1990, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Benjamen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benjamen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,831 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,125 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,943 |
| 2022 | 5 | #12,598 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,369 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,161 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,455 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,073 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,127 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,003 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,373 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,716 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,589 |
| 2012 | 28 | #3,722 |
| 2011 | 46 | #2,630 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2,964 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2,665 |
| 2008 | 50 | #2,520 |
| 2007 | 42 | #2,817 |
| 2006 | 51 | #2,407 |
| 2005 | 70 | #1,840 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2,212 |
| 2003 | 65 | #1,817 |
| 2002 | 57 | #1,947 |
| 2001 | 67 | #1,714 |
| 2000 | 65 | #1,726 |
| 1995 | 61 | #1,551 |
| 1990 | 99 | #1,065 |
| 1985 | 75 | #1,067 |
| 1980 | 67 | #1,104 |
| 1975 | 58 | #1,100 |
| 1970 | 24 | #1,800 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,636 |
| 1960 | 18 | #1,915 |
| 1955 | 18 | #1,848 |
| 1950 | 13 | #2,120 |
| 1945 | 13 | #1,935 |
| 1940 | 15 | #1,807 |
| 1935 | 11 | #2,258 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,311 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,451 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,347 |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,794 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Benjamen in 2025?
Benjamen ranked #9,831 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benjamen?
3,687 babies have been named Benjamen in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benjamen most popular?
Benjamen peaked in 1990, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Benjamen a boy or girl name?
Benjamen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benjamen rising or falling?
Benjamen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.