Boys name · Michigan
Benjamin in Michigan
As of 2025, Benjamin was the #13 most common boys name in Michigan, drawn from 263 births that year. Its total reaches 29,821 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | #86 |
| 1926 | 43 | #133 |
| 1943 | 37 | #171 |
| 1959 | 67 | #181 |
| 1976 | 517 | #30 |
| 1992 | 509 | #33 |
| 2009 | 441 | #12 |
| 2025 | 263 | #13 |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan ran from #3 in 2016 to #195 in 1961, starting at #86 in 1910 and ending at #13 in 2025.
No year in Michigan had more Benjamin births than 1981, when 712 were born. In 2016 it reached #3, its highest boys-name rank in Michigan.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its highest rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Michigan?
As of 2025, Benjamin was the #13 most common boys name in Michigan, drawn from 263 births that year. Its total reaches 29,821 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Michigan?
Michigan recorded 263 births of babies named Benjamin in 2025.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Michigan?
Benjamin's 2025 rank among boys names in Michigan was #13.
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.