Boys name · Tennessee
Benjamin in Tennessee
Benjamin was the 19th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 214 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1911, Tennessee families have named 16,039 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 7 | 126th |
| 1927 | 34 | 123rd |
| 1944 | 30 | 152nd |
| 1960 | 28 | 202nd |
| 1976 | 202 | 31st |
| 1992 | 249 | 34th |
| 2009 | 274 | 25th |
| 2025 | 214 | 19th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee climbed from 126th in 1911 to 19th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Tennessee in a single year was 341, in 1999. 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 Tennessee?
Benjamin was the 19th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 214 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1911, Tennessee families have named 16,039 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Tennessee?
In 2025, 214 babies were named Benjamin in Tennessee. The most babies named Benjamin in Tennessee in a single year was 341, in 1999.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Tennessee?
Benjamin ranked 19th among boys names in Tennessee 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.