gender neutral
Benjamin
son of the right hand, son of the south
About Benjamin
Throughout generations, Benjamin has maintained steady popularity for excellent reasons. This reliable choice combines traditional values with enduring appeal, making it suitable for families of diverse backgrounds. The name offers multiple nickname possibilities, from Ben to Benji, allowing personality expression while maintaining formal elegance. Benjamin sounds equally natural on a toddler and a corporate executive, demonstrating remarkable versatility across life stages. Its four syllables provide substantial presence without feeling cumbersome. The name has proven staying power, never feeling dated despite centuries of use. Benjamin suggests intelligence, reliability, and warmth—qualities universally admired in character. Its widespread recognition means easy pronunciation and spelling, eliminating common naming frustrations. The name appears frequently in literature, history, and popular culture, providing rich associations. Benjamin represents a safe yet distinguished choice for parents who appreciate time-tested options. It's a name that honors tradition while remaining thoroughly contemporary, offering stability in an ever-changing world.
Popularity of the Name Benjamin
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #32 | ||||
| 1881 | #31 | ||||
| 1882 | #34 | ||||
| 1883 | #31 | ||||
| 1884 | #38 | ||||
| 1885 | #38 | ||||
| 1886 | #39 | ||||
| 1887 | #34 | ||||
| 1888 | #25 | ||||
| 1889 | #21 | ||||
| 1890 | #37 | ||||
| 1891 | #41 | ||||
| 1892 | #42 | ||||
| 1893 | #42 | ||||
| 1894 | #44 | ||||
| 1895 | #48 | ||||
| 1896 | #51 | ||||
| 1897 | #54 | ||||
| 1898 | #55 | ||||
| 1899 | #57 | ||||
| 1900 | #57 | #97 | |||
| 1901 | #56 | #99 | |||
| 1902 | #61 | ||||
| 1903 | #69 | #80 | |||
| 1904 | #68 | #86 | |||
| 1905 | #68 | ||||
| 1906 | #71 | #83 | |||
| 1907 | #64 | #91 | |||
| 1908 | #63 | #121 | |||
| 1909 | #63 | #106 | |||
| 1910 | #70 | #107 | |||
| 1911 | #64 | #117 | |||
| 1912 | #67 | #86 | |||
| 1913 | #70 | #115 | |||
| 1914 | #70 | #128 | |||
| 1915 | #71 | #128 | |||
| 1916 | #79 | #126 | |||
| 1917 | #76 | ||||
| 1918 | #79 | #121 | |||
| 1919 | #79 | #140 | |||
| 1920 | #83 | #136 | |||
| 1921 | #82 | #120 | |||
| 1922 | #82 | #132 | |||
| 1923 | #86 | #121 | |||
| 1924 | #89 | #124 | |||
| 1925 | #93 | #141 | |||
| 1926 | #98 | ||||
| 1927 | #101 | #135 | |||
| 1928 | #106 | ||||
| 1929 | #107 | #137 | |||
| 1930 | #115 | #147 | |||
| 1931 | #113 | #135 | |||
| 1932 | #115 | ||||
| 1933 | #118 | #139 | |||
| 1934 | #117 | ||||
| 1935 | #123 | ||||
| 1936 | #123 | #130 | |||
| 1937 | #119 | #159 | |||
| 1938 | #125 | ||||
| 1939 | #124 | #146 | |||
| 1940 | #128 | ||||
| 1941 | #124 | #172 | |||
| 1942 | #129 | ||||
| 1943 | #130 | ||||
| 1944 | #130 | ||||
| 1945 | #140 | #170 | |||
| 1946 | #146 | ||||
| 1947 | #144 | #183 | |||
| 1948 | #139 | ||||
| 1949 | #135 | ||||
| 1950 | #123 | #162 | |||
| 1951 | #123 | #184 | |||
| 1952 | #122 | #165 | |||
| 1953 | #128 | #172 | |||
| 1954 | #132 | #143 | |||
| 1955 | #132 | #191 | |||
| 1956 | #131 | #150 | |||
| 1957 | #138 | #171 | |||
| 1958 | #150 | #152 | |||
| 1959 | #150 | #154 | |||
| 1960 | #155 | #154 | |||
| 1961 | #146 | #176 | |||
| 1962 | #140 | #152 | |||
| 1963 | #144 | #150 | |||
| 1964 | #131 | #190 | #139 | ||
| 1965 | #133 | #121 | #148 | ||
| 1966 | #130 | #159 | #187 | ||
| 1967 | #119 | #126 | #133 | ||
| 1968 | #99 | #103 | #161 | ||
| 1969 | #91 | #132 | #154 | ||
| 1970 | #81 | #94 | #173 | ||
| 1971 | #69 | #84 | #184 | ||
| 1972 | #64 | #84 | #208 | ||
| 1973 | #55 | #57 | #215 | ||
| 1974 | #46 | #40 | #190 | ||
| 1975 | #36 | #28 | #210 | ||
| 1976 | #32 | #26 | #191 | ||
| 1977 | #29 | #22 | #166 | ||
| 1978 | #34 | #14 | #174 | ||
| 1979 | #33 | #13 | #135 | ||
| 1980 | #32 | #14 | #222 | ||
| 1981 | #32 | #12 | #176 | ||
| 1982 | #33 | #11 | #179 | ||
| 1983 | #32 | #11 | #161 | ||
| 1984 | #30 | #10 | #124 | ||
| 1985 | #31 | #8 | #121 | ||
| 1986 | #30 | #11 | #122 | ||
| 1987 | #28 | #10 | #134 | ||
| 1988 | #30 | #9 | #128 | ||
| 1989 | #29 | #9 | #136 | ||
| 1990 | #33 | #7 | #117 | ||
| 1991 | #33 | #7 | #103 | #37 | |
| 1992 | #33 | #8 | #94 | #36 | |
| 1993 | #32 | #7 | #116 | #33 | |
| 1994 | #31 | #8 | #95 | #35 | |
| 1995 | #31 | #6 | #107 | #29 | |
| 1996 | #29 | #7 | #88 | #24 | |
| 1997 | #29 | #16 | #7 | #85 | #24 |
| 1998 | #30 | #17 | #9 | #77 | #21 |
| 1999 | #29 | #17 | #6 | #75 | #15 |
| 2000 | #26 | #18 | #10 | #67 | #9 |
| 2001 | #27 | #17 | #4 | #66 | #11 |
| 2002 | #27 | #6 | #4 | #53 | #10 |
| 2003 | #24 | #6 | #3 | #53 | #8 |
| 2004 | #25 | #9 | #3 | #57 | #9 |
| 2005 | #25 | #11 | #6 | #55 | #9 |
| 2006 | #24 | #13 | #9 | #68 | #9 |
| 2007 | #26 | #16 | #7 | #57 | #7 |
| 2008 | #25 | #21 | #9 | #63 | #9 |
| 2009 | #19 | #18 | #8 | #68 | #7 |
| 2010 | #22 | #22 | #8 | #65 | #7 |
| 2011 | #19 | #26 | #9 | #74 | #6 |
| 2012 | #16 | #32 | #14 | #68 | #7 |
| 2013 | #14 | #30 | #14 | #68 | #6 |
| 2014 | #12 | #29 | #10 | #63 | #5 |
| 2015 | #10 | #30 | #5 | #58 | #5 |
| 2016 | #6 | #33 | #18 | #58 | #4 |
| 2017 | #6 | #34 | #17 | #69 | #5 |
| 2018 | #6 | #37 | #20 | #56 | #5 |
| 2019 | #7 | #35 | #29 | #78 | #6 |
| 2020 | #7 | #41 | #22 | #52 | #4 |
| 2021 | #7 | #44 | #44 | #68 | #5 |
| 2022 | #9 | #52 | #36 | #84 | #8 |
| 2023 | #11 | #52 | #39 | #75 | #9 |
| 2024 | #11 | #62 | #40 | #77 | #9 |
| 2025 | #11 | #63 | #28 | #86 | #8 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Benjamin
Names Similar to Benjamin
Nicknames for Benjamin
- Ben
- Benny
- Benji
- Jam
Famous People Named Benjamin
| Benjamin Franklin | American Founding Father, polymath |
| Benjamin Disraeli | British Prime Minister, writer |
| Benjamin Netanyahu | Israeli Prime Minister |
| Benjamin Harrison | 23rd President of the United States |
| Benjamin Bratt | American actor |
| Benjamin Britten | British composer |
| Benjamin Clementine | British singer-songwriter |
| Benjamin Burnley | Lead vocalist of Breaking Benjamin |
| Benjamin Watson | American football player |
| Benjamin Orr | Musician, member of The Cars |
| Benjamin McKenzie | American actor |
| Benjamin Zephaniah | British poet |
| Benjamin Keough | American actor |
| Benjamin Alves | Filipino actor |
| Benjamin Biolay | French singer-songwriter |
| Benjamin Millepied | French dancer and choreographer |
| Benjamin Tallmadge | American Revolutionary War figure |
| Benjamin Graham | American economist, "father of value investing" |
| Benjamin Mendy | French footballer |
| Benjamin Pavard | French footballer |
Characters Named Benjamin
| Benjamin Button | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button |
| Benjamin Linus | Lost |
| Benjamin Sisko | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine |
| Benjamin Carmine | Gears of War video game series |
| Benjamin Barker/Sweeney Todd | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street |
| Benjamin Gates | National Treasure film series |
| Benjamin Stacks | Annie |
| Benjamin Braddock | The Graduate |
| Benjamin Hornigold | Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag video game |
| Benjamin "Coach" Wade | Survivor reality show |
| Benjamin Lin | Heroes Reborn |
| Benjamin Travis | Hitman: Absolution video game |
| Benjamin Tallmadge | Turn: Washington's Spies TV series |
| Benjamin Grimm | The Thing from Fantastic Four |
| Benjamin Wheeler | Baby Daddy TV series |
| Benjamin Miles "C-Note" Franklin | Prison Break TV series |
| Benjamin King | Saints Row video game series |
| Benjamin Asher | Olympus Has Fallen film series |
| Benjamin Stilton | Geronimo Stilton book series |
| Benjamin Clawhauser | Zootopia film |