Boys name · Virginia
Benjamin in Virginia
Benjamin was the 11th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 267 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 22,752 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | 41st |
| 1926 | 81 | 57th |
| 1943 | 77 | 81st |
| 1959 | 81 | 108th |
| 1976 | 238 | 30th |
| 1992 | 386 | 29th |
| 2009 | 395 | 16th |
| 2025 | 267 | 11th |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia climbed from 41st in 1910 to 11th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Virginia in a single year was 454, in 1989. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2017.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Virginia?
Benjamin was the 11th most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 267 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1910, Virginia families have named 22,752 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Virginia?
In 2025, 267 babies were named Benjamin in Virginia. The most babies named Benjamin in Virginia in a single year was 454, in 1989.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Virginia?
Benjamin ranked 11th among boys names in Virginia in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 2017.
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.