Boys name · Washington
Benjamin in Washington
Benjamin was the 6th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 259 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1912, Washington families have named 18,333 babies Benjamin.
Popularity over time
Benjamin in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 | 98th |
| 1928 | 9 | 148th |
| 1944 | 13 | 191st |
| 1960 | 19 | 211th |
| 1977 | 282 | 23rd |
| 1993 | 309 | 27th |
| 2009 | 351 | 6th |
| 2025 | 259 | 6th |
Its rank among boys names in Washington climbed from 98th in 1912 to 6th in 2025.
The most babies named Benjamin in Washington in a single year was 395, in 1981. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2014.
Across the country, Benjamin reached its best rank of #1 in Massachusetts (2012). See Benjamin in every state →
How popular is Benjamin in Washington?
Benjamin was the 6th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 259 babies named Benjamin that year. Since 1912, Washington families have named 18,333 babies Benjamin.
How many babies are named Benjamin in Washington?
In 2025, 259 babies were named Benjamin in Washington. The most babies named Benjamin in Washington in a single year was 395, in 1981.
What is the rank of Benjamin in Washington?
Benjamin ranked 6th among boys names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was 2nd among boys names in 2014.
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.