FIRST NAME
Benjamin
Benjamin is the 42nd most common male first name in the United States, recorded for 605,580 men and boys in the latest Census. It is also given to 744 women and girls.
AS A MALE NAME · #42 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
671,517
living · #66
2020 CENSUS
605,580
living · #42
BABIES NAMED BENJAMIN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202510K
As a male name, Benjamin peaked in 1989, when 15,733 babies were named Benjamin (the #29 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A FEMALE NAME · #9,451 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
744
living · #9,451
BABIES NAMED BENJAMIN BY BIRTH YEAR · 1914–2025
20258
As a female name, Benjamin peaked in 1983, when 96 babies were named Benjamin (the #1278 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)