Boys name · Washington
Benjamin in Washington
As of 2025, Benjamin was the #6 most common boys name in Washington, drawn from 259 births that year. Its total reaches 18,333 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | #98 |
| 1928 | 9 | #148 |
| 1944 | 13 | #191 |
| 1960 | 19 | #211 |
| 1977 | 282 | #23 |
| 1993 | 309 | #27 |
| 2009 | 351 | #6 |
| 2025 | 259 | #6 |
Rank swung between #2 (2014) and #244 (1946) in Washington, from #98 in 1912 to #6 in 2025.
No year in Washington had more Benjamin births than 1981, when 395 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in Washington was #2, in 2014.
Its highest rank in any state was #1, in Massachusetts in 2012. See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Washington?
As of 2025, Benjamin was the #6 most common boys name in Washington, drawn from 259 births that year. Its total reaches 18,333 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1912.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Washington?
259 Benjamin babies were born in Washington in 2025.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Washington?
Benjamin ranked #6 among boys names in Washington in 2025.
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.