NAME PROFILE
Benjamen
Benjamin is a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand.' It carries connotations of strength and favor, often associated with a person of high status or importance. The name has a warm and approachable quality, suggesting a personality that is both reliable and charismatic.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,687 |
| Gender | Male (18% / 82%) |
| Peak year | 1977 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1954 |
| Most recent | 2012 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Hebrew, English |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 36%OH — 20%TX — 20%PA — 13%MI — 11%
Notable People
Benjamin Franklin (Founding Father, inventor, and statesman) · Benjamin Netanyahu (Israeli politician, former Prime Minister) · Ben Affleck (Actor, *Good Will Hunting*) · Benjamin Bratt (Actor, *Miss Congeniality*) · Ben Stiller (Actor, *Night at the Museum*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BenBennyBenji
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