Benson
Benson is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Son of Ben or son of Benedict.
Origin and history
Benson originated as an English patronymic surname meaning son of Ben or son of Benedict. Historically derived from places like Benson in Oxfordshire, it shifted into use as a given name. In the United States, it has seen a notable rise in popularity in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
14,312 babies in the United States have been named Benson since 1880. It ranks #999 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #475.
States where it is most popular
- CA (11.5 %)
- UT (8.8 %)
- NY (7.5 %)
- TX (6 %)
- OH (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 23 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 34 |
| 1910-1920 | 285 |
| 1920-1930 | 396 |
| 1930-1940 | 290 |
| 1940-1950 | 388 |
| 1950-1960 | 460 |
| 1960-1970 | 432 |
| 1970-1980 | 509 |
| 1980-1990 | 540 |
| 1990-2000 | 643 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,318 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,154 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,818 |
Famous people named Benson
- Benson Henderson: Mixed Martial Artist, Athlete
- Benson Boone: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Ben, Benny
Fun facts
- Besides being a patronymic name, Benson is also an English place name, notably a village in Oxfordshire originally called Bensingtun.
- Benson has gained steady popularity in the U.S. during the 2020s as part of the broader trend of using traditional surnames as first names.