Benson is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #643 in 2022 with 428 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 1,214 births ranking #279. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 558.5%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 4,076 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.