Boys name · Illinois
Benjamin in Illinois
In 2025, 365 babies born in Illinois were named Benjamin, making it the #9 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 34,799.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 15 | #96 |
| 1926 | 63 | #133 |
| 1943 | 50 | #162 |
| 1959 | 87 | #181 |
| 1976 | 469 | #35 |
| 1992 | 603 | #34 |
| 2009 | 592 | #17 |
| 2025 | 365 | #9 |
Its busiest year in Illinois was 2000, with 725 Benjamin births. Its highest rank in Illinois came in 2017, at #3.
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #3 in 2017 to #192 in 1948, starting at #96 in 1910 and ending at #9 in 2025.
Massachusetts gave Benjamin its highest national rank, #1, in 2012. See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Illinois?
In 2025, 365 babies born in Illinois were named Benjamin, making it the #9 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 34,799.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Illinois?
In 2025, 365 babies born in Illinois were named Benjamin.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Illinois?
Benjamin's 2025 rank among boys names in Illinois was #9.
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.