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Benson

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Pronounced BEN-sun /ˈbɛn.sən/High

Meaning: Benson is an English surname meaning 'son of Ben' (a pet form of Benedict, 'blessed'), carried into first-name use. Used here for a girl, though it leans strongly toward boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname pick: Benson means 'son of Ben' (said 'BEN-sun'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningBenson is an English surname meaning 'son of Ben' (a pet form of Benedict, 'blessed'), carried into first-name use. Used here for a girl, though it leans strongly toward boys.
U.S. rank (2025)#7958 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520152025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Benson is an English surname, 'son of Ben' (Benedict), turned given name. As a girl's name it is rare and reads as a modern surname pick; it is far more common for boys, which we note (said 'BEN-sun').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., against heavier boys' use. Rare, surname-style, and boy-leaning.

Did you know? Benson began as an English surname, 'son of Ben' (from Benedict, 'blessed'). It's used here for a girl, though it's far more often a boys' name, which we note (said 'BEN-sun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Benson — English surname 'son of Ben'; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

BensenBennson

Nicknames

BenBennie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Benson mean?

Benson is an English surname meaning 'son of Ben' (from Benedict, 'blessed'), now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Benson?

It's said BEN-sun /ˈbɛn.sən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Benson a boy or girl name?

Benson is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Benson?

Benson is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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