US Popularity:2766
Origin:British
Meaning:town in the bent grass
With British origins, Benton is a boy’s name meaning “town in the bent grass.” The name Benton is often given as a surname but has now become a name within its own right. This rather quirky name has been used as a slightly fresh take on the traditional name Ben whilst still being able to use it as a fitting nickname. Benton was a much more popular name in the early 20th century but has since made a mini-revival but still maintains an obscure status.

Benton Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Benton is currently #4461 on The Bump
Boy:Benton is currently #1456 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Benton is currently #2766 in U.S. births
Boy:Benton is currently #924 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2766
in 2023
- 115
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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