Benton
Origin
English
Syllables
2
Peak era
2010s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
moor grass settlement
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2010s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Benton peaked in the 2010s.
When you meet Benton
Most people given the name Benton in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Benton deep dive
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