Boys name · Ohio
Benjamin in Ohio
Benjamin was the 14th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 336 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 36,565 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 11 | 97th |
| 1926 | 39 | 163rd |
| 1943 | 51 | 157th |
| 1959 | 98 | 160th |
| 1976 | 644 | 31st |
| 1992 | 690 | 30th |
| 2009 | 564 | 12th |
| 2025 | 336 | 14th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio climbed from 97th in 1910 to 14th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Ohio in a single year was 886, in 1981. Its best showing was 7th 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 Ohio?
Benjamin was the 14th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 336 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Ohio families have named 36,565 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Ohio?
In 2025, 336 babies were named Benjamin in Ohio. The most babies named Benjamin in Ohio in a single year was 886, in 1981.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Ohio?
Benjamin ranked 14th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 7th 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.