Boys name · Delaware
Benjamin in Delaware
In SSA data for Delaware, 2,307 babies are named Benjamin across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #7 most popular boys name, with 34 born.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Delaware, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 | #29 |
| 1931 | 7 | #46 |
| 1949 | 9 | #67 |
| 1964 | 9 | #101 |
| 1981 | 19 | #46 |
| 1996 | 42 | #28 |
| 2010 | 41 | #22 |
| 2025 | 34 | #7 |
Benjamin had its most births in Delaware in 2000, when 65 babies were given the name. Benjamin's highest rank in Delaware was #3, set in 2019.
Its rank among boys names in Delaware ran from #3 in 2019 to #141 in 1963, starting at #29 in 1912 and ending at #7 in 2025.
Nationally, Benjamin's strongest state was Massachusetts, where it hit #1 in 2012. See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Delaware?
In SSA data for Delaware, 2,307 babies are named Benjamin across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1912. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #7 most popular boys name, with 34 born.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Delaware?
Delaware recorded 34 births of babies named Benjamin in 2025.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Delaware?
Benjamin ranked #7 among boys names in Delaware in 2025.
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.