Total births
1,084
Boys' name · since 1955
Benzion
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 1,084 babies named Benzion, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3178
- among boys today
- 1,084
- born since 1955
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Benzion currently ranks #3178 among boys' names in America, with 1,084 babies recorded since 1955.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Benzion has been recorded 1,084 times among boys since 1955, currently ranked #3178 nationally and more common than 78% 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 1955 to 2025.
- #3178 among boys today
- 1,084 born since 1955
- 2010s peak decade
- 78% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Benzion is currently the #3178 boys' name in America, more common than 78% of boys - 1,084 born since 1955, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3178
- among boys today
- 1,084
- born since 1955
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 78%
- more common than other boys
Benzion vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3178
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 78% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Benzion was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
38 babies were named Benzion in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Benzion compares
1,084 Top 29% higher than 71% 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
Benzion's all-time total is 195% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Benzion | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,084 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Benzion's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Benzion's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1955, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Benzion at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#3,178
Active since
1955
Benzion popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Benzion by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Benzion's strongest decade.
270 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Benzion births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 17
1950s
17 births
- 1960s 17
1960s
17 births
- 1970s 104
1970s
104 births
- 1980s
1980s
167 births
- 1990s
1990s
153 births
- 2000s
2000s
195 births
- 2010s
2010s
270 births
- 2020s
2020s
161 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 270 births (25% of all-time use).
How Benzion 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 Benzion's total volume
Benzion vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Benzion by state
Where Benzion concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 852 | 78.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Benzion's total US births 78.6%
Even split
852 of 1,084 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Benzion? ▼
Benzion has been given to 1,084 babies in the U.S. since 1955, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #3178 as of the latest data. 38 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Benzion most popular? ▼
Benzion was most popular in the 2010s decade with 270 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Benzion most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Benzion are New York (852 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Benzion been used? ▼
Benzion has been recorded in Social Security data since 1955, spanning 71 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Benzion? ▼
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 Benzion's data
- Benzion's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (270 total births) through the 2020s (161) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Benzions (852 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 Benzion
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Benzion
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 Benzion side by side: Benzion vs Benjamin Benzion vs Ben Benzion vs Bennett
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1955–2025 (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. "Benzion: #3178 Boys' Name - 1,084 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/benzion. 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 Benzion 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 July 2026.