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Benjamin

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Meaning

"Son of the Right Hand"

A Hebrew biblical name interpreted as son of the right hand, associated with Jacob’s youngest son and enduring in many cultures.

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Popularity History of Benjamin

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#13689Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Benjamin was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-2356

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Benjamin Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Benjamin

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Famous Benjamins

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    Benjamin Franklin
    American Founding Father, inventor and statesman
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    Benjamin Britten
    English composer and conductor

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables3
Length8 letters

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