Benson
How to say it: BEN-sun · /ˈbɛnsən/
English surname meaning 'son of Ben' (Benjamin or Benedict); transferred to first-name use.
Benson was the 292nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,214 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 92% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #235 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #292 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,214 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,730 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +92% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #235 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Growth defines Benson lately, with the 2020s marking its strongest period. Sitting at that peak, more increase seems probable.
What goes with it
Smooth and breathy in sound, Benson feels easy and steady. Weston matches that cadence.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Benson is about 1 in 114.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Famous people named Benson
- Benson Boone (born 2002)American singer
- Benson Henderson (born 1983)American mixed martial artist
- Benson Taylor (born 1983)Composer and music producer from the United Kingdom
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