Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Benson.
National Rank (2025)
#279
All-Time Peak Rank
#279 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
14,312
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Benson Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Benson
According to SSA data, Benson achieved its highest historical rank of #279 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,214 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 92.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 118 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Benson scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+92.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,214Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
118Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:23
1890s:22
1900s:34
1910s:285
1920s:396
1930s:290
1940s:388
1950s:460
1960s:432
1970s:509
1980s:540
1990s:643
2000s:1,318
2010s:5,154
2020s:3,818
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesBen-son
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with B, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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