Boys name · Michigan
Benjamin in Michigan
Benjamin was the 13th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 263 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 29,821 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 86th |
| 1926 | 43 | 133rd |
| 1943 | 37 | 171st |
| 1959 | 67 | 181st |
| 1976 | 517 | 30th |
| 1992 | 509 | 33rd |
| 2009 | 441 | 12th |
| 2025 | 263 | 13th |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan climbed from 86th in 1910 to 13th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Michigan in a single year was 712, in 1981. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2016.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Michigan?
Benjamin was the 13th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 263 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Michigan families have named 29,821 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Michigan?
In 2025, 263 babies were named Benjamin in Michigan. The most babies named Benjamin in Michigan in a single year was 712, in 1981.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Michigan?
Benjamin ranked 13th among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2016.
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.