Boys name · Minnesota
Benjamin in Minnesota
Benjamin was the 18th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 147 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1911, Minnesota families have named 21,104 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 119th |
| 1927 | 15 | 183rd |
| 1944 | 8 | 239th |
| 1960 | 14 | 225th |
| 1976 | 359 | 23rd |
| 1992 | 463 | 16th |
| 2009 | 370 | 2nd |
| 2025 | 147 | 18th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota climbed from 119th in 1911 to 18th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Minnesota in a single year was 560, in 1981. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2009.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Minnesota?
Benjamin was the 18th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 147 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1911, Minnesota families have named 21,104 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Minnesota?
In 2025, 147 babies were named Benjamin in Minnesota. The most babies named Benjamin in Minnesota in a single year was 560, in 1981.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Minnesota?
Benjamin ranked 18th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2009.
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.