Boys name · North Carolina
Benjamin in North Carolina
Benjamin was the 16th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 300 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 24,225 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 20 | 64th |
| 1926 | 96 | 64th |
| 1943 | 98 | 86th |
| 1959 | 108 | 99th |
| 1976 | 242 | 32nd |
| 1992 | 346 | 33rd |
| 2009 | 393 | 23rd |
| 2025 | 300 | 16th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 64th in 1910 to 16th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in North Carolina in a single year was 440, in 2001. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2016.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in North Carolina?
Benjamin was the 16th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 300 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 24,225 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in North Carolina?
In 2025, 300 babies were named Benjamin in North Carolina. The most babies named Benjamin in North Carolina in a single year was 440, in 2001.
What is the rank of Benjamin in North Carolina?
Benjamin ranked 16th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 8th among boys names in 2016.
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.