Benjamin
Benjamin sits comfortably in the UK charts at #61 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
Hebrew — Son of the right hand
About the Name Benjamin
Benjamin ranked #61 in 2025, down from its peak of #6 in 2002 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 30 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
In terms of origin, Benjamin is rooted in Hebrew, where it means "Son of the right hand". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
Benjamin is a very popular name in the UK — yet a class of 28 is small enough that your child will very likely be the only Benjamin on the register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #11, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Benjamin
- Benjamin Tahirović — Benjamin Tahirović is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Danish Superliga club Brøndby.
- Benjamin Brown — Benjamin Brown may refer to: Benjamin Brown (actor), American actor noted for starring in the Disney series Omba Mokomba and Safari Tracks as tour guide Ushaka Benjamin Brown (artist), American landscape artist Benjamin Brown (politician), member of the 14th…
- Benjamin Netanyahu — Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu is an Israeli politician and diplomat who has served as Prime Minister of Israel since 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Benjamin
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Benjamin
Almost certainly the only Benjamin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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