Boys name · Pennsylvania
Benjamin in Pennsylvania
Benjamin was the 7th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 405 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 41,174 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 49 | 57th |
| 1926 | 182 | 74th |
| 1943 | 133 | 90th |
| 1959 | 125 | 132nd |
| 1976 | 530 | 34th |
| 1992 | 712 | 30th |
| 2009 | 614 | 14th |
| 2025 | 405 | 7th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania climbed from 57th in 1910 to 7th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Pennsylvania in a single year was 762, in 1989. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2018.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin was the 7th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 405 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Pennsylvania families have named 41,174 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 405 babies were named Benjamin in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Benjamin in Pennsylvania in a single year was 762, in 1989.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Pennsylvania?
Benjamin ranked 7th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 3rd among boys names in 2018.
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.