Mostly boys · Hebrew

Benjamin

“son of the right hand”

Say it BEN-juh-minPronunciation may vary by region.

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The story behind the name

Meet Benjamin.

Benjamin comes from the Hebrew Binyamin and is traditionally translated as son of the right hand. In Genesis, Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, giving the name a longstanding biblical connection.

The full name has a formal, traditional feel, while Ben offers a straightforward everyday option. That contrast can suit parents who want a longer birth name with a familiar short form.

A little perspective

How popular is Benjamin?

United States · 2025
Girls · 2025#11,0998 recorded births
Boys · 2025#119,762 recorded births

Recorded US births over time

2014202514,6860
● Girls● Boys
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YearCategoryUS rankBirths
2025Boys119,762
2025Girls11,0998
2024Boys119,865
2024Girls13,7416
2023Boys1110,224
2023Girls11,3498
2022Boys910,912
2022Girls9,79810
2021Boys711,895
2021Girls8,55812
2020Boys712,264
2020Girls9,66210
2019Boys713,044
2019Girls7,80114
2018Boys613,488
2018Girls6,05020
2017Boys613,858
2017Girls10,8299
2016Boys614,686
2016Girls8,98112
2015Boys1013,732
2015Girls6,76418
2014Boys1213,830
2014Girls7,03717

Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.

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Nicknames

BenBenjiBenny

Variations & related forms

Binyamin

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