Boys name · New York
Benjamin in New York
Benjamin was the 16th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 573 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 52,355 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 92 | 42nd |
| 1926 | 175 | 92nd |
| 1943 | 141 | 105th |
| 1959 | 240 | 113th |
| 1976 | 577 | 42nd |
| 1992 | 848 | 35th |
| 2009 | 783 | 24th |
| 2025 | 573 | 16th |
Its rank among boys names in New York climbed from 42nd in 1910 to 16th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in New York in a single year was 880, in 2016. Its best showing was 7th 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 York?
Benjamin was the 16th most popular boys name in New York in 2025, with 573 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, New York families have named 52,355 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in New York?
In 2025, 573 babies were named Benjamin in New York. The most babies named Benjamin in New York in a single year was 880, in 2016.
What is the rank of Benjamin in New York?
Benjamin ranked 16th among boys names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 7th 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.