Meaning, origin, history
Benjamin is a male given name of Hebrew origin. It means "son of the right hand" or "favorite son." The name Benjamin is derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin, which is composed of the elements ben ("son") and yamin ("right"). In the Old Testament of the Bible, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and one of the twelve tribes of Israel was named after him. Throughout history, the name Benjamin has been associated with figures such as Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father of the United States and one of the signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Today, Benjamin remains a popular given name for boys around the world.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Bejamin since 1880
Total births
457
Total since 1880
Peak year
1986
29 births
in 2022
10
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
-33%
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vs previous 5 years