Would you like to learn more about the popularity, history and meaning of the name Benjamin?
Popularity of the name Benjamin
According to the Social Security Administration, Benjamin was the 7th most popular boy’s name in America in 2019, 2020 and 2021, it held 6th place in 2016, 2017 and 2018, and was in 10th place in 2015! So, this classic name has stayed in the “top ten” over the last several years.
Average number of web searches for the name Benjamin over time
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History and meaning of the name Benjamin
Benjamin is of Hebrew origin, meaning “the son of my right hand; the son of our days; and devoted son of my old age.” In the Bible, Benjamin was the 12th and youngest son of Jacob, and was known as “the Benjamin of the family,” meaning the youngest child.
The meaning of Benjamin is consistent across several languages, countries and cultures, and LindseyBoo Creations strives for accuracy in researching the origins and meanings of names.
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Famous People named Benjamin
Some famous people named Benjamin include: Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father of the United States of America, inventor, and signer of the Declaration of Independence (and whose portrait also graces our $100 bill!). Other famous Benjamins include the actors Benjamin Bratt, Ben Affleck, and Ben Stiller.
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Your Benjamin
Is your Benjamin a treasured, trusted and devoted son in your family? I’m sure he is! I love to hear from our customers about how the meanings of names really do match their namesakes!
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing the various art backgrounds and mat combinations shown here in this blog that go so beautifully with this wonderful name! Please remember that any name can be combined with any art background and mat combination of your choice!
Thank you for reading my blog about Benjamin! Have fun perusing our website, looking up the names of your family, friends and loved ones – and in the rare event we don’t have the name you’re looking for, I am happy to write it for you at no extra charge!
If you enjoy reading about the popularity and meanings of names, check out my in-depth article “What’s in a Name?”
What’s in a name?
Here is a short excerpt:
“We believe all children are gifts to our world, and their beautiful, deeply thought-out names deserve to be memorialized in poetry, meant to not only capture the wonderful feelings the gift giver has for the recipient, but also the wonderful characteristics and attributes of the recipient.“
As King Solomon aptly stated, “A good name is rather to be chosen than riches.”
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I’d love to hear from you! Please let me know if my poem for Benjamin matches your sweet child, or someone you know.