Benson is a distinctive choice, ranked #1595 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Benson in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1595
US Rank #435
About the Name Benson
Benson is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 481 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1363 in 2016 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Benson is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #435, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Benson
Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Benson per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Benson in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Benson is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 481 places over the last five years to #1595 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Benson is more popular in the US (#435) than in the UK (#1595). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Benson include: Jamie Benson — Jamie Benson is an English professional rugby union footballer who plays as a fly-half for Prem club Harlequins.; Kevin Benson — Kevin Benson is an American meteorologist.; Benson Idonije — Benson Idonije is a Nigerian broadcaster and music critic popularly known for being the first band manager of Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti..
Benson appears in the US top 500 at #435 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
16
UK babies named Benson (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 481 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Benson
Likely around 1 other Benson in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Benson
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Benson Idonije is a Nigerian broadcaster and music critic popularly known for being the first band manager of Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti. Regarded as one of Nigeria's most revered music critics, he was part of the pioneering group of broadcasters who started Radio Nigeria 2 (now Metro FM) in 1977.
Stephanie Benson, also known as Princess Akua Ohenewaa Asieanem of Kokobin, is a UK-based Ghanaian international singer and performer who is rooted in music. In Ghana, she has been described as the queen of jazz.
William Buchanan Benson is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Cleveland Guardians.
Zachary Ruben Benson is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a winger for the Buffalo Sabres of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 13th overall by the Sabres in the 2023 NHL entry draft.
Jocelyn Michelle Benson is an American politician and attorney who has served as the 43rd Secretary of State of Michigan since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as dean of Wayne State University Law School from 2012 to 2016.
Gayle Marie LaJaunie Bird Benson is an American businesswoman who is the owner of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) and the New Orleans Pelicans of the National Basketball Association (NBA). She became the principal owner of the Saints and Pelicans following the death of her husband, Tom Benson, in 2018.