Benjamin
Male name · ★ Classic
314,953
Total Births
1989
Peak Year
#11
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Benjamin
Benjamin is of Hebrew origin meaning 'son of the right hand,' the youngest son of Jacob in the Bible. Benjamin Franklin is its most famous American bearer. It has been a top-10 name in recent years.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 11,493 births |
| 1890s | 10,156 births |
| 1900s | 8,852 births |
| 1910s | 11,797 births |
| 1920s | 10,150 births |
| 1930s | 6,668 births |
| 1940s | 7,177 births |
| 1950s | 9,682 births |
| 1960s | 10,165 births |
| 1970s | 32,386 births |
| 1980s | 55,081 births |
| 1990s | 51,979 births |
| 2000s | 49,285 births |
| 2010s | 27,986 births |
| 2020s | 12,096 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Benjamin?
Benjamin has been given to 314,953 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1989 with 6,072 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #11.
Is Benjamin a boy or girl name?
Benjamin is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Benjamin most popular?
Benjamin was most popular in 1989, when 6,072 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Benjamin?
Benjamin first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).