Benjamin
Benjamin is a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' It has biblical origins as the name of Jacob's youngest son in the Old Testament, and has been used consistently across centuries in Jewish and Christian cultures.
Current Popularity
#11 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
- •Rich historical and biblical significance
- •Nickname 'Ben' is universally recognized and friendly
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Benjamin Franklin
Founding Father and inventor
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister
Ben Affleck
Actor and filmmaker
Benjamin Britten
Composer and conductor
Statistics
816,962
Total births since 1880
1989
Peak year
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