Benjamin is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7798 in 2019 with 14 recorded births. This places Benjamin in the top 43% 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 41.7%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 119,827 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.