15,832births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2024Peak · Alberta
#156Alberta 2025
Benson is a boy name family recorded 15,832 times in 7 countries since 1887. It ranks highest today in Alberta (#156 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2024, at 93.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Benson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benson | English | 14,344 | 🇺🇸 United States | #279 | 2025 | ▲ 115 % |
| Benson | English | 641 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #292 | 2024 | ▲ 76 % |
| Benson | English | 334 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #156 | 2024 | ▲ 45 % |
| Benson | English | 254 | 🏴 England & Wales | #1093 | 2025 | ▲ 137 % |
| Benson | English | 221 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #290 | 2017 | ▼ 9 % |
| Benson | English | 30 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Benson
How popular is the name Benson?
In 2025 it ranked #156 in Alberta. Official registers record 15,832 births across 7 countries.
When was Benson most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2024, at 93.3 births per 100,000.
Is Benson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Benson is a boy name.