Benn
Every Benn since 1915 — 382 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benn
Benn is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1915, 382 American babies have been named Benn. Its peak came in 1980, when 11 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Benn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 6 | #10,947 |
| 2017 | 6 | #10,949 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,899 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,510 |
| 2010 | 6 | #10,920 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,265 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,099 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,070 |
| 2002 | 5 | #10,861 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,902 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,416 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,198 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,637 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,367 |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,276 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,369 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,783 |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,732 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,017 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 6 | #3,435 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Benn in 2025?
Benn did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Benn?
382 babies have been named Benn in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benn most popular?
Benn peaked in 1980, when 11 newborns received the name.
Is Benn a boy or girl name?
Benn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benn rising or falling?
Benn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.