How Many People Are Named Benton?

10,316

people in the United States are named Benton

1 in 32,473 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2709

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0031%

Of US population

Peak Year

2016

277 births

Trend

→

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: BEN-tən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From a surname which was derived from a place name, composed of Old English beonet "bent grass" and tun "enclosure".

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.1%
Male
99.9%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 46.7 years old

Young (<30) 4,716
45.7%
Adult (30–60) 1,891
18.3%
Senior (>60) 3,709
36%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 740
Tennessee 618
California 355
Missouri 277
North Carolina 216
Georgia 206
Ohio 200
Louisiana 187
Mississippi 180
Alabama 139

💡 Fun Facts About "Benton"

  • 149 babies were named Benton in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2016
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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