How Popular (or Rare) was Benjamin in 1996?

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#4,322
1996 Rank
24
1996 Births
#2,509
Best Rank (2004)
67
Peak Year (2004)
551
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 73,040
Rarity Factor (1996)

πŸ“Š The Benjamin Story

Benjamin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #4322 in 1996 with 24 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 67 births ranking #2509. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 73,040 girls born was named Benjamin. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

πŸ“… Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Hebrew  |  Meaning: son of the right hand

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.

Did you know?Benjamin's long popularity has also made Ben one of the most enduring boys' nicknames.
Similar namesBennett, Caleb, Daniel, Ethan, Samuel

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