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Why parents love Benjamin- Benjamin Franklin is America's most beloved, most quotable founding father.
- The meaning son of the right hand suggests the favoured, fortunate child.
- Three syllables with a warm, distinguished sound: BEN-jah-min.
- Ben is one of the most universally liked nicknames.
- It's been consistently popular for over a century — proven and beloved.
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The vibe of Benjamin
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Origin & history of Benjamin
Hebrew בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin, son of the right hand)
→ English Benjamin
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Hebrew roots
Benjamin comes from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning son of the right hand (the right hand signifying favour and strength). In Genesis, Benjamin is Jacob's youngest son and Rachel's last child — she died giving birth to him. Jacob lavished special affection on Benjamin. Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) is the most beloved of America's founders: inventor, diplomat, wit, and the face on the $100 bill. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (F. Scott Fitzgerald, adapted by David Fincher) added a fantastical dimension. Benjamin has been in the US top 30 for decades.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Biblical — Genesis 35:18, where Rachel names her youngest son Benjamin.
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Today
Benjamin remains a beloved choice, ranking #8 in the US. 819,436 babies have been named Benjamin since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Genesis 35, SSA data
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How popular is Benjamin?
1989
peak year
Benjamin found its strongest footing in the 1980s, peaking at #29 nationally. In 1989, 15,733 babies were named Benjamin (ranked #29 nationally). It remains in active use today at in the top ten (#8), with roughly 12,398 babies per year. Benjamin's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 819,436 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
15,733
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #29)
(ranked #29)
12,398
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
123,980
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
819,436
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Benjamin5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
Benjamin's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — Franklin's number. People named Benjamin tend to be inventive, witty, and gifted at being liked by virtually everyone.
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Liked by everyone✦
Inventive wit◈
Favoured son energy◎
Franklin-level genius♡
Youngest-child charmB2
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N5
J1
A1
M4
I9
N5
Sum: 32 → Life path 5
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Personality of Benjamin🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
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Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
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Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
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Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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Famous people named BenjaminClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Benjamin Franklin
America's most beloved founding father, face on the $100 bill.
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Benjamin (Biblical)
Jacob's youngest and most beloved son.
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Benjamin Button
F. Scott Fitzgerald's man who ages backwards.
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Ben Affleck
Actor and director.
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Ben Stiller
Actor and comedian.
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