Benton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEN-tun / /ˈbɛntən/English; Old English
Meaning
English: town in a valley; Old English: bent grass
Historical & Cultural Background
Benton is derived from Old English elements, referring to a settlement in a valley. It has been used as a surname before becoming popular as a given name. The name is often associated with various places in England, which contributes to its geographical significance.
Trend Summary
Benton has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Benton
International Variants
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Famous people named Benton
Benton Franklin McKay was an American civil engineer known for his contributions to the field of water resources.
Benton K. W. Lee was an American politician who served in the state legislature.
Benton M. Becker was an American lawyer and a prominent figure in the legal community.
Benton J. McCarty was an American artist recognized for his landscape paintings.
Fictional characters named Benton
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Benton was first seen in the United States in 1880. Benton has ranked as high as #1146 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Tennessee, Texas, California, Missouri, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Benton has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Benton (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 11 | |
| NC | 10 | |
| FL | 8 | |
| GA | 8 | |
| MO | 7 | |
| MS | 7 | |
| IN | 7 | |
| KY | 7 | |
| TX | 6 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| OH | 6 | |
| OK | 6 | |
| AR | 5 | |
| LA | 5 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 10 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1882 | 11 |
| 1883 | 18 |
| 1884 | 18 |
| 1885 | 10 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 16 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 13 |
| 1890 | 14 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1896 | 19 |
| 1897 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 13 |
| 1901 | 15 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 13 |
| 1906 | 5 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 14 |
| 1910 | 18 |
| 1911 | 23 |
| 1912 | 40 |
| 1913 | 38 |
| 1914 | 58 |
| 1915 | 61 |
| 1916 | 77 |
| 1917 | 77 |
| 1918 | 76 |
| 1919 | 74 |
| 1920 | 94 |
| 1921 | 66 |
| 1922 | 79 |
| 1923 | 78 |
| 1924 | 71 |
| 1925 | 67 |
| 1926 | 87 |
| 1927 | 79 |
| 1928 | 78 |
| 1929 | 71 |
| 1930 | 77 |
| 1931 | 62 |
| 1932 | 57 |
| 1933 | 56 |
| 1934 | 52 |
| 1935 | 59 |
| 1936 | 65 |
| 1937 | 58 |
| 1938 | 55 |
| 1939 | 60 |
| 1940 | 58 |
| 1941 | 62 |
| 1942 | 70 |
| 1943 | 61 |
| 1944 | 70 |
| 1945 | 61 |
| 1946 | 63 |
| 1947 | 61 |
| 1948 | 58 |
| 1949 | 63 |
| 1950 | 57 |
| 1951 | 53 |
| 1952 | 54 |
| 1953 | 49 |
| 1954 | 60 |
| 1955 | 65 |
| 1956 | 50 |
| 1957 | 69 |
| 1958 | 71 |
| 1959 | 65 |
| 1960 | 63 |
| 1961 | 58 |
| 1962 | 70 |
| 1963 | 69 |
| 1964 | 61 |
| 1965 | 48 |
| 1966 | 60 |
| 1967 | 57 |
| 1968 | 56 |
| 1969 | 48 |
| 1970 | 62 |
| 1971 | 65 |
| 1972 | 51 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1974 | 44 |
| 1975 | 46 |
| 1976 | 61 |
| 1977 | 47 |
| 1978 | 43 |
| 1979 | 61 |
| 1980 | 56 |
| 1981 | 61 |
| 1982 | 60 |
| 1983 | 68 |
| 1984 | 66 |
| 1985 | 78 |
| 1986 | 78 |
| 1987 | 86 |
| 1988 | 82 |
| 1989 | 83 |
| 1990 | 85 |
| 1991 | 85 |
| 1992 | 87 |
| 1993 | 70 |
| 1994 | 90 |
| 1995 | 108 |
| 1996 | 105 |
| 1997 | 99 |
| 1998 | 109 |
| 1999 | 114 |
| 2000 | 113 |
| 2001 | 101 |
| 2002 | 93 |
| 2003 | 99 |
| 2004 | 103 |
| 2005 | 103 |
| 2006 | 110 |
| 2007 | 138 |
| 2008 | 110 |
| 2009 | 111 |
| 2010 | 165 |
| 2011 | 212 |
| 2012 | 240 |
| 2013 | 225 |
| 2014 | 223 |
| 2015 | 254 |
| 2016 | 277 |
| 2017 | 234 |
| 2018 | 206 |
| 2019 | 187 |
| 2020 | 175 |
| 2021 | 157 |
| 2022 | 155 |
| 2023 | 145 |
| 2024 | 149 |