Boys name · California
Benjamin in California
Benjamin was the 9th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,257 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, California families have named 80,392 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 | 115th |
| 1926 | 84 | 90th |
| 1943 | 81 | 153rd |
| 1959 | 200 | 159th |
| 1976 | 975 | 32nd |
| 1992 | 1,327 | 50th |
| 2009 | 1,480 | 34th |
| 2025 | 1,257 | 9th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 115th in 1910 to 9th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in California in a single year was 1,928, in 2016. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2020.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in California?
Benjamin was the 9th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 1,257 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, California families have named 80,392 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in California?
In 2025, 1,257 babies were named Benjamin in California. The most babies named Benjamin in California in a single year was 1,928, in 2016.
What is the rank of Benjamin in California?
Benjamin ranked 9th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2020.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.