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How Many People Are Named Benjamin?
Estimated people named Benjamin living in the U.S. today
715,622
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 819,436
- Peak year: 1989 (15,788 births)
- Estimated living today: 715,622
Benjamin by age group — who carries the name today?
Benjamin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Benjamin
Benjamin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 819,436 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 715,622 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 478 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Benjamins you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Benjamin in the US?
An estimated 715,622 people named Benjamin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Benjamin common — about 1 in 478 Americans.
Is Benjamin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Benjamin is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Benjamin most popular?
Benjamin peaked in 1989, when 15,788 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Benjamin?
Benjamin ranks #49 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 31 out of 100 (higher means rarer).