Benson is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1363 in 2016 with 19 recorded births. This places Benson in the top 22% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 27 births ranking #1093. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 216.7%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 17,470 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.