Benjamin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6304 in 2005 with 19 recorded births. This places Benjamin in the top 33% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 67 births ranking #2509. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 20.8%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 97,247 girls 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.