NAME PROFILE
Benson
Benson is a surname of English origin meaning 'son of Ben', where Ben itself is derived from the Hebrew name Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand'. The name conveys a sense of strength and reliability.
Key Stats
| Total births | 14,344 |
| Gender | Male (70% / 30%) |
| Peak year | 2025 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 30%NY — 25%TX — 17%FL — 16%UT — 13%
Notable People
Benson (TV Show, animated sitcom) · Benson Henderson (Mixed Martial Artist) · Benson & Hedges (Famous tobacco brand) · Benson K. P. Apampa (Nigerian politician) · Benson Wu (Taiwanese singer and actor)
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