Boys name · Mississippi
Benjamin in Mississippi
Benjamin was the 59th most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 37 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 6,718 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Mississippi, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 9 | 133rd |
| 1926 | 32 | 123rd |
| 1943 | 33 | 134th |
| 1959 | 44 | 135th |
| 1976 | 106 | 34th |
| 1992 | 99 | 37th |
| 2009 | 88 | 34th |
| 2025 | 37 | 59th |
Its rank among boys names in Mississippi climbed from 133rd in 1910 to 59th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Mississippi in a single year was 149, in 1981. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 2023.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Mississippi?
Benjamin was the 59th most popular boys name in Mississippi in 2025, with 37 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Mississippi families have named 6,718 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Mississippi?
In 2025, 37 babies were named Benjamin in Mississippi. The most babies named Benjamin in Mississippi in a single year was 149, in 1981.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Mississippi?
Benjamin ranked 59th among boys names in Mississippi in 2025. Its best showing was 22nd among boys names in 2023.
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.