Benson Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Benson is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Benson?
Benson is spelled B-E-N-S-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Benson at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Benson means “son of Ben.”
- Origin
- Benson is commonly associated with English and Scottish origins as a patronymic surname derived from the given name Ben.
- Pronunciation
- BEN-suhn · 2 syllables
Benson Popularity in 2025
Rank#7,885
Recorded Births13
Rank#279
Recorded Births1,214
- Girls usage rose 3,237 places to #7,885 and recorded 5 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 157 places to #279 and recorded 485 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Benson Mean?
Benson means “son of Ben.”
Origin: Benson is commonly associated with English and Scottish origins as a patronymic surname derived from the given name Ben.
How Do You Pronounce Benson?
PronunciationBEN-suhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Benson?
- History
- Benson has been used as a surname and later as a given name in English-speaking regions.
Benson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 13 | #7,885 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,214 | #279 |
| 2024 | Girls | 8 | #11,122 |
| 2024 | Boys | 729 | #436 |
| 2023 | Boys | 454 | #617 |
| 2022 | Boys | 428 | #645 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 479 | #582 |
| 2020 | Boys | 514 | #552 |
| 2019 | Boys | 566 | #507 |
| 2018 | Boys | 621 | #468 |
| 2017 | Boys | 625 | #475 |
| 2016 | Boys | 729 | #428 |
| 2015 | Girls | 5 | #16,419 |
| 2015 | Boys | 631 | #472 |
| 2014 | Boys | 528 | #525 |
| 2013 | Boys | 447 | #574 |
| 2012 | Boys | 433 | #590 |
| 2011 | Boys | 314 | #724 |
| 2010 | Boys | 260 | #823 |
| 2009 | Boys | 193 | #1,014 |
| 2008 | Boys | 171 | #1,089 |
| 2007 | Boys | 174 | #1,070 |
| 2006 | Boys | 160 | #1,097 |
When Was Benson Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Boys
1,214 recorded births
National rank #279
2024 · Boys
729 recorded births
National rank #436
2016 · Boys
729 recorded births
National rank #428
2015 · Boys
631 recorded births
National rank #472
Where Benson Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| SD | #50 | 19 |
| ND | #65 | 16 |
| UT | #89 | 56 |
| VT | #102 | 5 |
| NE | #103 | 24 |
| MT | #109 | 11 |
| WI | #114 | 53 |
| IN | #137 | 60 |