Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Benjamin.
National Rank (2025)
#11
All-Time Peak Rank
#6 (2016)
Total U.S. Births
826,830
Unisex Distribution99.7% Boy / 0.3% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Benjamin Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Benjamin
According to SSA data, Benjamin achieved its highest historical rank of #6 in 2016. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1989 with 15,733 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 28.9%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Benjamin scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-28.9% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record15,733Births in 1989
Years in Top 100
105yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityVery Stable
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:5,407
1890s:4,460
1900s:4,009
1910s:17,310
1920s:21,028
1930s:14,613
1940s:17,184
1950s:23,833
1960s:25,609
1970s:81,332
1980s:141,366
1990s:133,939
2000s:137,309
2010s:134,509
2020s:64,922
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBen-ja-min
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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