Total births
561
Boys' name · since 1980
Bentzion
561 babies named Bentzion in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2771
- among boys today
- 561
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Bentzion is the #2771 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 561 recorded since 1980.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Bentzion has been recorded 561 times among boys since 1980, currently ranked #2771 nationally and more common than 81% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2025.
- #2771 among boys today
- 561 born since 1980
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Bentzion is currently the #2771 boys' name in America, more common than 81% of boys - 561 born since 1980, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2771
- among boys today
- 561
- born since 1980
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other boys
Bentzion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2771
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 81% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Bentzion was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
47 babies were named Bentzion in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Bentzion compares
561 Top 41% higher than 59% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Bentzion's all-time total is 53% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Bentzion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 561 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 47 | 23 | 22,252 |
Bentzion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Bentzion's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 73% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 27%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1985, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 47, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Bentzion at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,771
Active since
1980
Bentzion popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 47
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Bentzion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Bentzion's strongest decade.
197 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Bentzion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 32
1980s
32 births
- 1990s 42
1990s
42 births
- 2000s
2000s
120 births
- 2010s
2010s
197 births
- 2020s
2020s
170 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 197 births (35% of all-time use).
How Bentzion compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Bentzion's total volume
Bentzion vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Bentzion by state
Where Bentzion concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 242 | 43.1% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 94 | 16.8% |
New York share of Bentzion's total US births 43.1%
Even split
242 of 561 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Bentzion? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 561 babies named Bentzion. Today it holds rank #2771 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 47 births.
When was Bentzion most popular? ▼
Bentzion was most popular in the 2010s decade with 197 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Bentzion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Bentzion are New York (242 births), New Jersey (94 births).
How long has the name Bentzion been used? ▼
Records for Bentzion go back to 1980, giving 46 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Bentzion? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Benjamin, Ben, Bennett, Bentley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Bentzion's data
- Bentzion's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (197 total births) through the 2020s (170) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Bentzions (242 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Bentzion
Nearby Names Like Bentzion
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Bentzion
Benjamin Boy
#11 826,830 births
Ben Boy
#800 85,349 births
Bennett Boy
#60 72,514 births
Bentley Boy
#201 60,027 births
Bennie Boy
#2502 52,753 births
Compare Bentzion side by side: Bentzion vs Benjamin Bentzion vs Ben Bentzion vs Bennett
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Bentzion
Calen #2770
2,494 births · Peak 2011
Javonte #2772
3,919 births · Peak 1992
Asante #2769
1,246 births · Peak 1997
Jahlil #2773
2,468 births · Peak 2016
Kamil #2768
2,092 births · Peak 2006
Korben #2774
2,282 births · Peak 2013
Kylon #2767
1,432 births · Peak 2016
Wynston #2775
711 births · Peak 2023
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Bentzion: #2771 Boys' Name - 561 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/bentzion. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Bentzion draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.