Benton
Meaningbent-grass town · English
- US rank
- #1,621
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #412 in 1883
104 babies were named Benton in the US in 2025. It has dropped 497 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Benton you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,420 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Benton, 104 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Benton would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBenton has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Bentons, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1883, when it ranked #412. Today it's #1,621, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendBenton has slipped 497 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,621. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBenton is most popular in Kentucky, where it ranks #625, followed by Alabama (#685) and Oklahoma (#698). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningIn English, Benton means “bent-grass town”.
About the name Benton
Benton is a boy name of English origin meaning “bent-grass town”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-ton”. US birth records list Benton for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 145 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1883, when it ranked #412 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,621, with 104 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 115 | 8,698 boys |
| 1890s | 71 | 14,170 boys |
| 1900s | 82 | 12,247 boys |
| 1910s | 84 | 11,872 boys |
| 1920s | 70 | 14,296 boys |
| 1930s | 57 | 17,578 boys |
| 1940s | 43 | 23,186 boys |
| 1950s | 29 | 34,118 boys |
| 1960s | 31 | 32,648 boys |
| 1970s | 31 | 32,113 boys |
| 1980s | 39 | 25,806 boys |
| 1990s | 49 | 20,392 boys |
| 2000s | 54 | 18,488 boys |
| 2010s | 118 | 8,460 boys |
| 2020s | 85 | 11,703 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Benton
What does the name Benton mean?
Benton means “bent-grass town” in English.
What is the origin of the name Benton?
Benton has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Benton a boy or girl name?
Benton is a boy name.
How popular is the name Benton?
Benton ranked #1,621 for US boys in 2025, given to 104 babies. Its best year was 1883 (#412).