Benton Name Popularity and Statistics
Benton is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Benton?
Benton is spelled B-E-N-T-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Benton Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,621
Recorded Births104
- Boys usage fell 318 places to #1,621 and recorded 46 fewer 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.
Benton Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 104 | #1,621 |
| 2024 | Boys | 150 | #1,303 |
| 2023 | Boys | 145 | #1,315 |
| 2022 | Boys | 155 | #1,254 |
| 2021 | Boys | 157 | #1,225 |
| 2020 | Boys | 175 | #1,124 |
| 2019 | Boys | 187 | #1,076 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 206 | #1,005 |
| 2017 | Boys | 234 | #910 |
| 2016 | Boys | 278 | #820 |
| 2015 | Boys | 254 | #873 |
| 2014 | Boys | 223 | #947 |
| 2013 | Boys | 225 | #917 |
| 2012 | Boys | 240 | #877 |
| 2011 | Boys | 212 | #937 |
| 2010 | Boys | 165 | #1,127 |
| 2009 | Boys | 111 | #1,497 |
| 2008 | Boys | 110 | #1,482 |
| 2007 | Boys | 138 | #1,272 |
| 2006 | Boys | 110 | #1,417 |
| 2005 | Boys | 103 | #1,431 |
| 2004 | Boys | 103 | #1,384 |
| 2003 | Boys | 99 | #1,364 |
When Was Benton 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.
2016 · Boys
278 recorded births
National rank #820
2015 · Boys
254 recorded births
National rank #873
2012 · Boys
240 recorded births
National rank #877
2017 · Boys
234 recorded births
National rank #910
Where Benton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KY | #625 | 6 |
| AL | #685 | 6 |
| OK | #698 | 5 |
| WA | #898 | 6 |
| TN | #927 | 6 |
| PA | #1,231 | 5 |
| TX | #1,483 | 12 |
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |