Benjamin is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #11 in 2025 with 9,762 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2000 with 14,844 births ranking #26. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 29.2%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 175 boys born was named Benjamin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.