Boys name · Kentucky
Benjamin in Kentucky
Benjamin was the 26th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 117 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 11,966 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 14 | 74th |
| 1926 | 42 | 106th |
| 1943 | 28 | 167th |
| 1959 | 32 | 165th |
| 1976 | 190 | 35th |
| 1992 | 193 | 34th |
| 2009 | 184 | 27th |
| 2025 | 117 | 26th |
Its rank among boys names in Kentucky climbed from 74th in 1910 to 26th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Kentucky in a single year was 274, in 1983. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 2019.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Kentucky?
Benjamin was the 26th most popular boys name in Kentucky in 2025, with 117 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Kentucky families have named 11,966 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Kentucky?
In 2025, 117 babies were named Benjamin in Kentucky. The most babies named Benjamin in Kentucky in a single year was 274, in 1983.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Kentucky?
Benjamin ranked 26th among boys names in Kentucky in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 2019.
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.