Benson is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1307 in 2002 with 102 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,214 births ranking #279. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 56.9%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 19,034 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.