How old is someone named Benton?
The average Benton is 29 years old.
Half of all living Bentons are between 11 and 43.
When was Benton popular?
Great-grandmother name, or brand-new favorite? Both. Benton peaked around 1882, fell out of fashion, and is popular again today.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 110 | 0 |
| 1910s | 542 | 0 |
| 1920s | 770 | 0 |
| 1930s | 601 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 627 | 270 |
| 1950s | 593 | 390 |
| 1960s | 590 | 480 |
| 1970s | 516 | 460 |
| 1980s | 717 | 680 |
| 1990s | 952 | 920 |
| 2000s | 1,081 | 1,100 |
| 2010s | 2,230 | 2,200 |
| 2020s | 886 | 880 |
How many Bentons are still alive?
About 7,400 Bentons are alive in the US today. That's 71% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Benton since 1880.
Most Bentons ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Benton?
About one in three living Bentons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Benton an old name?
Somewhat. Benton is older than 50 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Benton will be 36 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Benton a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.9% of living Bentons are men.
Names the same age as Benton
NAME TWIN
Benton's name twin is Lydia. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Lydia's age curve is the closest match to Benton's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Benton
How old is the average Benton?
The average Benton in the US is 29 years old. The median is 22, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Benton?
About 7,400 Bentons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Benton most popular?
In 2016, when about 280 baby boys were named Benton.
Is Benton a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 33% of living Bentons, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this