Benton
Every Benton since 1880 — 10,421 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benton
Benton is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,623 in 2025 with 104 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 10,421 American babies have been named Benton. Its peak came in 2016, when 278 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Benton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benton year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 104 | #1,623 |
| 2024 | — | — | 150 | #1,304 |
| 2023 | — | — | 145 | #1,315 |
| 2022 | — | — | 155 | #1,256 |
| 2021 | — | — | 157 | #1,227 |
| 2020 | — | — | 175 | #1,125 |
| 2019 | — | — | 187 | #1,076 |
| 2018 | 6 | #14,067 | 206 | #1,005 |
| 2017 | — | — | 234 | #912 |
| 2016 | — | — | 278 | #821 |
| 2015 | — | — | 254 | #874 |
| 2014 | — | — | 223 | #947 |
| 2013 | — | — | 225 | #917 |
| 2012 | — | — | 240 | #877 |
| 2011 | — | — | 212 | #937 |
| 2010 | — | — | 165 | #1,127 |
| 2009 | — | — | 111 | #1,497 |
| 2008 | — | — | 110 | #1,483 |
| 2007 | — | — | 138 | #1,273 |
| 2006 | — | — | 110 | #1,417 |
| 2005 | — | — | 103 | #1,431 |
| 2004 | — | — | 103 | #1,384 |
| 2003 | — | — | 99 | #1,365 |
| 2002 | — | — | 93 | #1,408 |
| 2001 | — | — | 101 | #1,299 |
| 2000 | — | — | 113 | #1,197 |
| 1995 | — | — | 108 | #1,090 |
| 1990 | — | — | 85 | #1,182 |
| 1985 | — | — | 78 | #1,043 |
| 1980 | — | — | 55 | #1,240 |
| 1975 | — | — | 46 | #1,258 |
| 1970 | — | — | 62 | #1,031 |
| 1965 | — | — | 48 | #1,067 |
| 1960 | — | — | 63 | #953 |
| 1955 | — | — | 65 | #922 |
| 1950 | — | — | 57 | #905 |
| 1945 | — | — | 61 | #791 |
| 1940 | — | — | 58 | #818 |
| 1935 | — | — | 59 | #804 |
| 1930 | — | — | 77 | #711 |
| 1925 | — | — | 67 | #810 |
| 1920 | — | — | 94 | #653 |
| 1915 | — | — | 61 | #767 |
| 1910 | — | — | 18 | #711 |
| 1905 | — | — | 13 | #670 |
| 1900 | — | — | 13 | #701 |
| 1895 | — | — | 11 | #640 |
| 1890 | — | — | 14 | #513 |
| 1885 | — | — | 10 | #610 |
| 1880 | — | — | 10 | #605 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Benton in 2025?
Benton ranked #1,623 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 104 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benton?
10,421 babies have been named Benton in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benton most popular?
Benton peaked in 2016, when 278 newborns received the name.
Is Benton a boy or girl name?
Benton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benton rising or falling?
Benton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.