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Benjamin

Benjamin is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “son of the right hand.” In 2024 it was given to 9,814 boys in the United States.

Benjamin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American · Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“son of the right hand”
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/

About the name Benjamin

Benjamin belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “son of the right hand” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Benjamin first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6 in 2016, and in 2024 9,814 babies received the name — 816,962 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Benjamin in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#6 in 2016
Peak year
1989
Babies named Benjamin in 2024
9,814
Total since 1880
816,962

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Benjamin mean?

Benjamin means “son of the right hand” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Benjamin a boy or girl name?

Benjamin is a boy name. In 2024, 9,814 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Benjamin?

Benjamin comes from the Biblical & Christian, English & American and Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Benjamin?

Benjamin first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #6 in 2016, and 9,814 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Benjamin?

Benjamin is pronounced /ˈbɛnd͡ʒəmɪn/ (IPA).

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