Benson: how popular and famous is this name?

Curious to know how many people were given the name Benson in 2022 in the USA and how popular was Benson in the past? In this page you will discover the popularity rank of the name Benson over the years and how many boys were named Benson in the past 124 years. Also you will find a list of famous people and celebrities named Benson across different areas such as Entertainment (Actors, Directors, Singers), Sports, Business, Literature, Politics, Science, Arts, Technology and Journalism.

How popular is the name Benson?

According to the 2022 US Census Data, the name Benson holds the 643rd position in popularity among boy names. This means that out of 45946 names, Benson is ranked as the 643rd most popular. In 2022, a total of 426 baby boys in the USA were named Benson.

📋 When was the name Benson most popular and famous in the USA?

According to the US Census records and data, the name Benson reached its peak popularity in the United States in 2016. During that year, Benson ranked #864 out of 45946 names. It is noteworthy that Benson has never reached the top 100 most popular names.

📋 When was the name Benson least popular in the USA?

According to the US Census records and data, the name Benson was at its least popular and relatively rare in the United States in 1907. During that year, Benson ranked #20242 in popularity, indicating that out of 45946 names, only 0 boys were given the name Benson.

📋 When were there more babies named Benson in the USA?

Since 1900, the year with the highest number of babies named Benson was 2016.

📋 When were there fewer babies named Benson in the USA?

Since 1900, the year with the fewest babies named Benson was 1910.

📋 Is Benson predominantly a boy or girl name ?

Benson is predominantly a boy name, with 99.9% of Bensons being boys and 0.1% of Bensons being girls.

📋 How many Bensons have there been in the USA?

From 1900 to 2022, there have been 11875 people named Benson in the USA, comprising 11864 boys and 11 girls.

📋 When was Benson first recorded as a name in the USA?

Benson was first recorded as a boy's name in 1903 and as a girl's name in 2015.

📋 When did the usage of the name Benson's experience the most significant increase over the past 124 years?

Benson's saw its most substantial increase in 1912 when 21 babies were named Benson, marking an 200% increase compared to the previous year.

📋 When did the usage of the name Benson experience the most significant decrease over the past 124 years?

Benson's usage decreased the most in 1906 when 0 babies were named Benson, reflecting a --100% decrease compared to the previous year.

Interesting facts about the name Benson

📕 What is the meaning and origin of the name Benson?

Benson means son of Ben

📕 What are name variants for the name Benson?

Benson's variants and other similar names include: Bensen, Benssen, Bensson

📕 How to pronounce Benson?

Benson' pronunciation is \b(e)-nson, ben-son\

📕 What are other popular names that start with B?

Other popular names that start with B include: Benjamin, Bella, Brooks, Bennett, Bryson, Brayden, Beau, Brooklyn, Blake, Braxton.
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