How Many People Are Named Benton?
Complete statistics for the name Benton: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Benton means 'town on the river' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 44,581 Americans having this name. There are around 7,402 people named Benton living in the US today, and a big chunk of them, 43%, are under 30, making it a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 49All 10,306 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Benton Through the Generations
Benton has seen a rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 7,402 people named Benton alive today, the name's peak year was 2016 when 277 babies were given this name. The age distribution shows a significant number of under-30s, indicating its status as a newer-generation name, with 4,413 under 30, 2,085 aged between 30 and 60, and 3,808 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Benton's English roots
📄 About the Name Benton
How Many People Have the Name Benton?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 35,994 people in the United States currently share the name Benton. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,208 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Benton a Common or Rare Name?
Benton is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Benton Mean?
Benton means "town on the river" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Benton in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Benton Most Popular?
The name Benton reached peak popularity in 2016, with 277 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Benton?
Approximately 35,994 people named Benton live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 35,994. That works out to roughly 1 in 9,208 Americans.
Is Benton a rare name?
Benton is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,208 Americans has this name.
What does the name Benton mean?
Benton means "town on the river" and comes from English origins.
Is Benton more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Benton are male and 0% are female.
When was Benton most popular?
Benton peaked in 2016 with 277 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.