At a glance
- In short
- Benjamin is a timeless and classic Hebrew name meaning "son of the right hand," with strong biblical roots and widespread appeal.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2022 (#7,768)
- Babies in 2022
- 10 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #1,942 in 1981
- First recorded
- 1960
Meaning of Bejamin
The name Benjamin is of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of the right hand." This timeless and classic name has been a popular choice for baby boys for many years. In American English, it is pronounced as bee-JAH-min (/biˈdʒɑmɪn/), while in British English, it is pronounced as bee-JAY-min (/biˈdʒeɪmɪn/). The name has variations such as Benjamen. In California, the name Benjamin has maintained a steady level of popularity over the years, with occurrences recorded in various years from 1981 to 1994. With its strong biblical roots and widespread appeal, Benjamin is a wonderful choice for parents seeking a traditional yet enduring name for their son.
How to pronounce Bejamin
American English
- Pronounced bee-JAH-min /biˈdʒɑmɪn/
British English
- Pronounced bee-JAY-min /biˈdʒeɪmɪn/
Popularity of Bejamin in the U.S.
Bejamin was last recorded in the U.S. in 2022, ranked #7,768 with 10 babies. It peaked at #1,942 in 1981. It first appears in the records in 1960.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1960–2022 41 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10 | 7,768 | back (not recorded in 2018–2021) |
| 2017 | 5 | 12,246 | back (not recorded in 2015–2016) |
| 2014 | 5 | 12,108 | ▲ 28 |
| 2013 | 5 | 12,136 | ▲ 138 |
| 2012 | 5 | 12,274 | ▼ 2,674 |
| 2011 | 7 | 9,600 | ▲ 1,166 |
| 2010 | 6 | 10,766 | ▲ 228 |
| 2009 | 6 | 10,994 | ▲ 43 |
| 2008 | 6 | 11,037 | back (not recorded in 2007) |
| 2006 | 9 | 7,998 | back (not recorded in 2005) |
| 2004 | 8 | 8,143 | ▲ 500 |
| 2003 | 7 | 8,643 | back (not recorded in 2000–2002) |
| 1999 | 7 | 7,874 | back (not recorded in 1997–1998) |
| 1996 | 7 | 7,136 | ▼ 2,856 |
| 1995 | 14 | 4,280 | ▲ 2,688 |
| 1994 | 7 | 6,968 | ▼ 152 |
| 1993 | 7 | 6,816 | ▼ 2,252 |
| 1992 | 12 | 4,564 | ▲ 196 |
| 1991 | 11 | 4,760 | ▼ 1,293 |
| 1990 | 17 | 3,467 | ▼ 21 |
| 1989 | 16 | 3,446 | ▼ 485 |
| 1988 | 18 | 2,961 | ▼ 846 |
| 1987 | 28 | 2,115 | ▼ 108 |
| 1986 | 29 | 2,007 | ▲ 703 |
| 1985 | 18 | 2,710 | ▲ 246 |
| 1984 | 15 | 2,956 | ▼ 463 |
| 1983 | 19 | 2,493 | ▲ 479 |
| 1982 | 15 | 2,972 | ▼ 1,030 |
| 1981 | 28 | 1,942 | ▲ 1,488 |
| 1980 | 12 | 3,430 | ▲ 380 |
| 1979 | 10 | 3,810 | ▼ 740 |
| 1978 | 13 | 3,070 | ▲ 133 |
| 1977 | 12 | 3,203 | ▼ 108 |
| 1976 | 12 | 3,095 | ▼ 458 |
| 1975 | 15 | 2,637 | ▲ 681 |
| 1974 | 10 | 3,318 | back (not recorded in 1973) |
| 1972 | 5 | 4,986 | back (not recorded in 1970–1971) |
| 1969 | 5 | 4,404 | back (not recorded in 1964–1968) |
| 1963 | 6 | 3,646 | ▲ 387 |
| 1962 | 5 | 4,033 | back (not recorded in 1961) |
| 1960 | 5 | 4,038 | new |