Boys name · Virginia
Benjamin in Virginia
In 2025, 267 babies born in Virginia were named Benjamin, making it the #11 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 22,752.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 23 | #41 |
| 1926 | 81 | #57 |
| 1943 | 77 | #81 |
| 1959 | 81 | #108 |
| 1976 | 238 | #30 |
| 1992 | 386 | #29 |
| 2009 | 395 | #16 |
| 2025 | 267 | #11 |
No year in Virginia had more Benjamin births than 1989, when 454 were born. Its highest rank in Virginia came in 2017, at #5.
Its rank among boys names in Virginia ran from #5 in 2017 to #130 in 1960, starting at #41 in 1910 and ending at #11 in 2025.
Massachusetts gave Benjamin its highest national rank, #1, in 2012. See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Virginia?
In 2025, 267 babies born in Virginia were named Benjamin, making it the #11 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 22,752.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Virginia?
In 2025, 267 babies born in Virginia were named Benjamin.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Virginia?
Benjamin's 2025 rank among boys names in Virginia was #11.
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.