Benton
Boy name · #1621 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Benton? In official American birth records, Benton has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
Benton is currently the #1621 boy name in the United States — 104 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #873, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 17,308 boys born in 2025 was named Benton.
Babies named Benton per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Benton first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 10 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 278 boys were named Benton — good for #820 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Benton against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Benton in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Benton is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Benton will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Benton is most common
State-level data for Benton is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Benton
Statistically, parents drawn to Benton tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Klayton, Heston, Brighton, Kenton, and Aston.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Benton | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 104 | #1621 |
| 2024 | 150 | #1303 |
| 2023 | 145 | #1315 |
| 2022 | 155 | #1254 |
| 2021 | 157 | #1225 |
| 2020 | 175 | #1124 |
| 2019 | 187 | #1076 |
| 2018 | 206 | #1005 |
| 2017 | 234 | #910 |
| 2016 | 278 | #820 |
| 2015 | 254 | #873 |
| 2014 | 223 | #947 |
| 2013 | 225 | #917 |
| 2012 | 240 | #877 |
| 2011 | 212 | #937 |
| 2010 | 165 | #1127 |
| 2009 | 111 | #1497 |
| 2008 | 110 | #1482 |
| 2007 | 138 | #1272 |
| 2006 | 110 | #1417 |
| 2005 | 103 | #1431 |
| 2004 | 103 | #1384 |
| 2003 | 99 | #1364 |
| 2002 | 93 | #1406 |
| 2001 | 101 | #1298 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Benton?
In official American birth records, the name Benton first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 10 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Benton a popular boy name?
Benton ranked #1621 among boys in 2025 with 104 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #873.
When was the name Benton most popular?
Benton peaked in 2016, when 278 American boys received the name (ranked #820 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Benton?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 17,308 newborn American boys was named Benton. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.