Benson is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1673 in 2015 with 14 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 27 births ranking #1093. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 133.3%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 23,802 boys born was named Benson. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Benson is an English surname name meaning "son of Ben". It has a tidy, traditional structure and fits neatly with other modern patronymic first names.
The name came into first-name use from surname tradition, much like Anderson and Harrison. Its appeal lies in sounding familiar and dependable without being overused.