Bentzion
Every Bentzion since 1980 — 561 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bentzion
Bentzion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,859 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 561 American babies have been named Bentzion. Its peak came in 2024, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Bentzion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bentzion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #3,859 |
| 2024 | 47 | #2,756 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,897 |
| 2022 | 28 | #3,897 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4,381 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,484 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4,013 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,760 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,613 |
| 2016 | 14 | #6,082 |
| 2015 | 29 | #3,696 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5,089 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,691 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4,017 |
| 2011 | 16 | #5,458 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,394 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,441 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,098 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,668 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,880 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,175 |
| 2004 | 7 | #9,045 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,307 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,160 |
| 2001 | 9 | #6,988 |
| 2000 | 9 | #6,906 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,060 |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,241 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6,624 |
| 1980 | 7 | #4,984 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bentzion in 2025?
Bentzion ranked #3,859 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bentzion?
561 babies have been named Bentzion in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bentzion most popular?
Bentzion peaked in 2024, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Bentzion a boy or girl name?
Bentzion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bentzion rising or falling?
Bentzion is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.