Boys name · Illinois
Benjamin in Illinois
Benjamin was the 9th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 365 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 34,799 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 15 | 96th |
| 1926 | 63 | 133rd |
| 1943 | 50 | 162nd |
| 1959 | 87 | 181st |
| 1976 | 469 | 35th |
| 1992 | 603 | 34th |
| 2009 | 592 | 17th |
| 2025 | 365 | 9th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois climbed from 96th in 1910 to 9th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Illinois in a single year was 725, in 2000. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2017.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Illinois?
Benjamin was the 9th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 365 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 34,799 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Illinois?
In 2025, 365 babies were named Benjamin in Illinois. The most babies named Benjamin in Illinois in a single year was 725, in 2000.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Illinois?
Benjamin ranked 9th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2017.
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.