Binyamin
Binyamin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Son of the right hand.
Origin and history
Binyamin is the original Hebrew form of the name Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand'. It carries strong traditional roots and has seen steady, moderate usage in the United States, particularly within Jewish communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,087 babies in the United States have been named Binyamin since 1880. It ranks #3600 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1623.
States where it is most popular
- NY (65 %)
- NJ (29.9 %)
- MD (2.8 %)
- CA (2.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 53 |
| 1990-2000 | 132 |
| 2000-2010 | 217 |
| 2010-2019 | 376 |
| 2020-2029 | 304 |
Famous people named Binyamin
- Binyamin Netanyahu: Prime Minister, Politician
Nicknames
Ben, Benji, Benny
Fun facts
- Binyamin is the direct transliteration of the original Hebrew name that yielded the anglicized Benjamin.
- The Tribe of Benjamin was one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel described in scripture.