Boys name · Kentucky
Benjamin in Kentucky
As of 2025, Benjamin was the #26 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 117 births that year. Its total reaches 11,966 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Kentucky, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 14 | #74 |
| 1926 | 42 | #106 |
| 1943 | 28 | #167 |
| 1959 | 32 | #165 |
| 1976 | 190 | #35 |
| 1992 | 193 | #34 |
| 2009 | 184 | #27 |
| 2025 | 117 | #26 |
Rank swung between #10 (2019) and #210 (1939) in Kentucky, from #74 in 1910 to #26 in 2025.
No year in Kentucky had more Benjamin births than 1983, when 274 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in Kentucky was #10, in 2019.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Massachusetts in 2012. See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Kentucky?
As of 2025, Benjamin was the #26 most common boys name in Kentucky, drawn from 117 births that year. Its total reaches 11,966 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Kentucky?
Kentucky recorded 117 births of babies named Benjamin in 2025.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Kentucky?
Benjamin's 2025 rank among boys names in Kentucky was #26.
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.