Holding steady, #5,608 for boys today.
Popularity of Bensen since 2004
Babies named Bensen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2015, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Bensen's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 224 |
| 2020s | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Bensen is a modern surname-style given name that entered U.S. birth records in 2004. As of 2025, it ranks 5,608th in popularity, meaning 1 in 106,755 births carries this name. It reached its peak in 2024, suggesting a recent but very slight uptick in use. The name is considered stable in its trajectory, without significant revival. Bensen is formed from Ben, a common nickname for Benjamin, with the Scandinavian-influenced suffix -sen, which means 'son of.' It shares stylistic similarities with names like Benson, Carson, and Grayson, reflecting a trend toward patronymic and surname-inspired first names. No top states were reported for Bensen, indicating its usage is spread thinly across the U.S. Parents choosing this name often appreciate its modern feel and connection to the classic Ben.
Bensen is a modern surname-style given name, formed by adding the patronymic suffix -sen (from Scandinavian influence, meaning 'son of') to the name Ben, which is a short form of Benjamin. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004 and has remained in infrequent but steady use, primarily as a masculine name. Its structure mirrors popular names like Benson, though with a slightly different spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Benny
Variants: Benson, Benzon
Sibling names for Bensen
Names that share Bensen's style, for a brother or sister.
