How Many People Are Named Benzion?

Complete statistics for the name Benzion: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Benzion
Very Rare
Hebrew

Benzion, a rare name of Hebrew origin, stands out with only 1,014 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 325,530 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 61% of those named Benzion being under 30.

~1,014
Living in US
1 in 325,530
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Son of Zion
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Spiritual Determined
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,145
Worldwide Bearers
#235,200
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
897
🇮🇱 Israel
129
🇬🇧 England
38
🇿🇦 South Africa
16
🇨🇦 Canada
15
🇩🇪 Germany
11
🇦🇷 Argentina
10
🇧🇪 Belgium
8
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇹🇭 Thailand
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,014 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
641
Would be under 30 (61%)
387
Would be 30–60 (37%)
23
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 1,051 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
100
International
84

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Benzion Through the Generations

Benzion has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 35 births. The average age of people named Benzion is 25, indicating a younger demographic. Of the 1,051 total births recorded, 641 are under 30, 387 are between 30 and 60, and only 23 are over 60, showing a clear trend towards younger generations embracing this name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 849
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Benzion

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Benzion's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Benzion

How Many People Have the Name Benzion?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,014 people in the United States currently share the name Benzion. That works out to roughly 1 in every 325,530 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Benzion a Common or Rare Name?

Benzion is classified as Very Rare. 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 Benzion Mean?

Benzion means "Son of Zion" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Benzion in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Benzion Most Popular?

The name Benzion reached peak popularity in 2019, with 35 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 Benzion?

Approximately 1,014 people named Benzion live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,051. That works out to roughly 1 in 325,530 Americans.

Is Benzion a rare name?

Benzion is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 325,530 Americans has this name.

What does the name Benzion mean?

Benzion means "Son of Zion" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Benzion more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Benzion are male and 0% are female.

When was Benzion most popular?

Benzion peaked in 2019 with 35 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,014
All-Time Births1,051
1 in X1 in 325,530
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2019
World Rank#235,200
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.