Boys name · New York
Benjamin in New York
In SSA data for New York, 52,355 babies are named Benjamin across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #16 most popular boys name, with 573 born.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 92 | #42 |
| 1926 | 175 | #92 |
| 1943 | 141 | #105 |
| 1959 | 240 | #113 |
| 1976 | 577 | #42 |
| 1992 | 848 | #35 |
| 2009 | 783 | #24 |
| 2025 | 573 | #16 |
No year in New York had more Benjamin births than 2016, when 880 were born. Its highest rank in New York came in 2021, at #7.
Benjamin started at #42 in 1910 and finished at #16 in 2025 on the boys list in New York, with a high of #7 in 2021 and a low of #124 in 1946.
Massachusetts gave Benjamin its highest national rank, #1, in 2012. See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in New York?
In SSA data for New York, 52,355 babies are named Benjamin across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #16 most popular boys name, with 573 born.
How many babies are named Benjamin in New York?
New York recorded 573 births of babies named Benjamin in 2025.
What is the rank of Benjamin in New York?
Benjamin ranked #16 among boys names in New York in 2025.
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.