Benjamin is a popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #61 in 2025 with 808 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 5,144 births ranking #9. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 83.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 337 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.