Benjamin Boy

Popularity: #11 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationBEN-juh-min / /ˈbɛn.dʒə.mɪn/

Hebrew; English; French

Meaning

Hebrew: 'son of the right hand'; English: 'blessed'

Historical & Cultural Background

Benjamin is a name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical figure Benjamin, the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Jewish communities. It has also gained traction in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. Benjamin has been used in literature and history, often symbolizing loyalty and strength.

Trend Summary

Benjamin has consistently ranked among the top names for boys in the United States, showing enduring popularity.

Similar Names

JonathanMatthewEthanSebastianNicholasJulianOliverMaximilian

Variants

  • Ben
  • Benny

International Variants

  • Benyamin (Arabic)
  • Beniamino (Italian)
  • Benoît (French)
  • Bendegúz (Hungarian)

Famous people named Benjamin

Benjamin Franklin was a Founding Father of the United States, known for his contributions to science and politics.

Benjamin Disraeli served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and was a prominent novelist.

Benjamin Netanyahu is an Israeli politician who has served multiple terms as Prime Minister of Israel.

Benjamin Bratt is an American actor known for his roles in films and television series such as 'Law & Order'.

Fictional characters named Benjamin

Benjamin Bunny is a character in Beatrix Potter's children's stories, known for his adventures in the garden.

Benjamin Sisko is a character in the 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' series, serving as the station's commanding officer.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Benjamin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Benjamin has ranked as high as #44 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Benjamin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Benjamin (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 1,259
14%
TX 1,011
11%
FL 631
7%
NY 572
6%
PA 392
4%
IL 390
4%
OH 318
3%
MA 314
3%
NC 309
3%
MI 302
3%
WA 258
3%
VA 243
3%
IN 237
3%
GA 235
3%
AZ 232
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880490
1881481
1882478
1883508
1884509
1885464
1886463
1887473
1888781
1889760
1890537
1891461
1892525
1893482
1894469
1895452
1896416
1897378
1898405
1899335
1900450
1901343
1902374
1903324
1904358
1905379
1906352
1907460
1908480
1909489
1910536
1911690
19121,272
19131,466
19141,823
19152,241
19162,186
19172,386
19182,431
19192,279
19202,309
19212,412
19222,378
19232,316
19242,221
19252,069
19261,898
19271,925
19281,805
19291,695
19301,594
19311,559
19321,540
19331,413
19341,483
19351,409
19361,354
19371,422
19381,416
19391,423
19401,446
19411,578
19421,692
19431,719
19441,622
19451,562
19461,655
19471,931
19481,962
19492,016
19502,186
19512,345
19522,440
19532,413
19542,453
19552,448
19562,472
19572,489
19582,255
19592,333
19602,246
19612,388
19622,507
19632,349
19642,504
19652,337
19662,377
19672,506
19683,017
19693,379
19703,927
19714,250
19724,498
19735,227
19747,183
19759,545
197610,672
197712,107
197811,414
197912,514
198013,626
198114,361
198213,813
198313,286
198413,269
198513,427
198613,793
198714,890
198815,187
198915,733
199014,630
199113,879
199213,455
199312,685
199412,791
199512,719
199613,785
199713,266
199813,061
199913,666
200014,844
200114,339
200213,492
200314,086
200413,829
200513,585
200613,765
200713,280
200812,958
200913,121
201012,438
201113,079
201212,833
201313,513
201413,827
201513,732
201614,682
201713,854
201813,483
201913,036
202012,254
202111,889
202210,904
202310,212
20249,814