Boys name · North Carolina
Benjamin in North Carolina
In 2025, 300 babies born in North Carolina were named Benjamin, making it the #16 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 24,225.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 20 | #64 |
| 1926 | 96 | #64 |
| 1943 | 98 | #86 |
| 1959 | 108 | #99 |
| 1976 | 242 | #32 |
| 1992 | 346 | #33 |
| 2009 | 393 | #23 |
| 2025 | 300 | #16 |
Benjamin had its most births in North Carolina in 2001, when 440 babies were given the name. Benjamin's highest rank in North Carolina was #8, set in 2016.
Rank swung between #8 (2016) and #122 (1961) in North Carolina, from #64 in 1910 to #16 in 2025.
Nationally, Benjamin's strongest state was Massachusetts, where it hit #1 in 2012. See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in North Carolina?
In 2025, 300 babies born in North Carolina were named Benjamin, making it the #16 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 24,225.
How many babies are named Benjamin in North Carolina?
In 2025, 300 babies born in North Carolina were named Benjamin.
What is the rank of Benjamin in North Carolina?
Benjamin's 2025 rank among boys names in North Carolina was #16.
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.