Boys name · Massachusetts
Benjamin in Massachusetts
Benjamin was the 7th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 312 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 25,147 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Massachusetts, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 20 | 45th |
| 1926 | 50 | 91st |
| 1943 | 23 | 138th |
| 1959 | 57 | 103rd |
| 1976 | 250 | 36th |
| 1992 | 459 | 27th |
| 2009 | 412 | 6th |
| 2025 | 312 | 7th |
Its rank among boys names in Massachusetts climbed from 45th in 1910 to 7th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Massachusetts in a single year was 588, in 2000. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2012.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Massachusetts?
Benjamin was the 7th most popular boys name in Massachusetts in 2025, with 312 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Massachusetts families have named 25,147 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Massachusetts?
In 2025, 312 babies were named Benjamin in Massachusetts. The most babies named Benjamin in Massachusetts in a single year was 588, in 2000.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Massachusetts?
Benjamin ranked 7th among boys names in Massachusetts in 2025. Its best showing was #1 among boys names in 2012.
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.