Benjamin is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #61 in 2024 with 841 recorded births. This places Benjamin in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 5,144 births ranking #9. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 82.5%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 330 boys born was named Benjamin. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Benjamin is a Hebrew classic meaning "son of the right hand". It has stayed popular for generations because it feels solid, kind, and deeply established without sounding old-fashioned.
In the Bible, Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The name has long been used in Jewish and Christian tradition and remains one of the most dependable classics in English.