Boys name · New Jersey
Benjamin in New Jersey
Benjamin was the 12th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 299 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 18,892 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | 37th |
| 1926 | 66 | 69th |
| 1943 | 63 | 80th |
| 1959 | 80 | 113th |
| 1976 | 160 | 51st |
| 1992 | 234 | 49th |
| 2009 | 299 | 33rd |
| 2025 | 299 | 12th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey climbed from 37th in 1910 to 12th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in New Jersey in a single year was 417, in 2015. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2021.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in New Jersey?
Benjamin was the 12th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 299 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, New Jersey families have named 18,892 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in New Jersey?
In 2025, 299 babies were named Benjamin in New Jersey. The most babies named Benjamin in New Jersey in a single year was 417, in 2015.
What is the rank of Benjamin in New Jersey?
Benjamin ranked 12th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 2021.
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.