Benjamin
Benjamin is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Son of the right hand.
Origin and history
Benjamin is a classic name of Hebrew origin traditionally meaning son of the right hand. While overwhelmingly given to males, a small number of female births in the United States have received this name over time. It carries a strong historical and biblical heritage regardless of gender.
Popularity in the United States
2,482 babies in the United States have been named Benjamin since 1880. It ranks #3546 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2047.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.6 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- KY (9.3 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- IL (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 32 |
| 1920-1930 | 94 |
| 1930-1940 | 71 |
| 1940-1950 | 68 |
| 1950-1960 | 95 |
| 1960-1970 | 144 |
| 1970-1980 | 450 |
| 1980-1990 | 798 |
| 1990-2000 | 268 |
| 2000-2010 | 237 |
| 2010-2019 | 171 |
| 2020-2029 | 54 |
Nicknames
Ben, Benny, Benjie
Fun facts
- In the Book of Genesis, Benjamin was the youngest of Jacob's twelve sons.
- Although primarily used for boys, over two thousand females in the United States have been named Benjamin since 1880.