US Popularity:2651
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 #1473 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Benton is currently #2651 in U.S. births
Boy:Benton is currently #872 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#2651
in 2022
- 14
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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