10,474births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
2016Peak · Alberta
#1621United States 2025
Benton is a boy name family recorded 10,474 times in 4 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1621 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2016, at 12.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Benton
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | English | 10,421 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1621 | 1883 | ▼ 54 % |
| Benton | English | 34 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2015 | – |
| Benton | English | 14 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 1997 | – |
| Benton | English | 5 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2016 | – |
Questions about Benton
How popular is the name Benton?
In 2025 it ranked #1621 in the United States. Official registers record 10,474 births across 4 countries.
When was Benton most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2016, at 12.7 births per 100,000.
Is Benton a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Benton is a boy name.