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How Many People Are Named Benson?
Estimated people named Benson living in the U.S. today
11,567
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 13,113
- Peak year: 2024 (735 births)
- Estimated living today: 11,567
Benson by age group — who carries the name today?
Benson popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Benson
Benson has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 13,113 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 11,567 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 29,550 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Bensons 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 Benson in the US?
An estimated 11,567 people named Benson are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Benson rare — about 1 in 29,550 Americans.
Is Benson a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Benson is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Benson most popular?
Benson peaked in 2024, when 735 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Benson?
Benson ranks #2,209 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).