NAME PROFILE
Benjamin
Benjamin is a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand.' It carries a sense of strength and favor, often associated with leadership and wisdom. The name conjures images of a nurturing protector, someone who is reliable and grounded.
Key Stats
| Total births | 829,312 |
| Gender | Male (97% / 3%) |
| Peak year | 1989 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 22%NY — 20%TX — 19%OH — 19%IL — 19%
Notable People
Benjamin Franklin (Founding Father, inventor, diplomat) · Benjamin Disraeli (Former British Prime Minister) · Benjamin Bratt (Actor, *Miss Congeniality*) · Benjamin Netanyahu (Former Prime Minister of Israel) · Ben Affleck (Actor, director, *Good Will Hunting*)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BenBenny
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