Boys name · Missouri
Benjamin in Missouri
Benjamin was the 16th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 174 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Missouri families have named 16,939 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 90th |
| 1926 | 32 | 145th |
| 1943 | 23 | 176th |
| 1959 | 30 | 215th |
| 1976 | 215 | 39th |
| 1992 | 289 | 33rd |
| 2009 | 293 | 15th |
| 2025 | 174 | 16th |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri climbed from 90th in 1910 to 16th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Missouri in a single year was 360, in 1981. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2013.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Missouri?
Benjamin was the 16th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 174 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Missouri families have named 16,939 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Missouri?
In 2025, 174 babies were named Benjamin in Missouri. The most babies named Benjamin in Missouri in a single year was 360, in 1981.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Missouri?
Benjamin ranked 16th among boys names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2013.
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.