Why Benton Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Benton” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Benton” is of English origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Notneb.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Enotbn.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Benton

The true meaning of ‘Benton’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Benton is a name that evokes logical reasoning. You are possibly intelligent, intuitive, graceful, and even a psychic. Interest in spirituality and mysticism is a strong possibility in your quest for truth. Sometimes you are not friendly and do not like to spend time with other people. You’re the type of person who appreciates luxury and elegance.

Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.

When people hear the name Benton, they perceive you as someone who is stimulating, idea generator, talkative, and charismatic. You can attract, influence, and inspire people. You are often seen wearing functional clothing that can work for day and night events. You radiate a potential for success that attracts others to your cause.

You are a person who is prone to sensitivity and easily offended by the remarks of others. Peaceful, adaptive, cooperative, and reliable are some of the words that describe you most. You tend to accept things reluctantly and without protest. You long for togetherness and companionship to be happy. You are a collector and probably have some hidden treasures tucked away somewhere.

Your most likely vocation: skilled worker in any field, historian, philosopher, poet, writer, counsellor, adviser.

Lucky colors: All shades of yellow, gold, and green

Lucky gem(s): Moonstone, cat’s-eye, pearl, any white stone

Lucky day(s): Saturday and Sunday

Lucky botanicals: Elder, blackberry, hops, juniper, linseed, grapes, all types of fruit juices

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Is The Name Benton Popular?

“Benton” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Illinois as reported in the 2019 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only six babies in Illinois have the same name as you in 2019. A total of only 187 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2016 with a total of 277 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Benton” was recorded 10,165 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Bentons to occupy the country of Saint Pierre & Miquelon with an estimated population of 5,840.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 10 newborn babies. (See FAQ)

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past eight decades (1944 to 2023), the name “Benton” was recorded 7,685 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Benton, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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