Benjamín
Benjamín first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1989, when 15,733 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 9,762.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Benjamín popular?
Steady Benjamín has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1989.
| 2020s | 64,922 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 134,509 | |
| 2000s | 137,309 | |
| 1990s | 133,939 | |
| 1980s | 141,366 | |
| 1970s | 81,332 | |
| 1960s | 25,609 | |
| 1950s | 23,833 | |
| 1940s | 17,184 | |
| 1930s | 14,613 | |
| 1920s | 21,028 | |
| 1910s | 17,310 | |
| 1900s | 4,009 | |
| 1890s | 4,460 | |
| 1880s | 5,407 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Benjamín mean?
The Spanish form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand' (ben 'son' + yamin 'right hand', implying the south, or favor and strength). In Genesis he is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.
Nicknames for Benjamín
- Ben
- Benny
- Benji
Variants & spellings
- Benjamín
- Beniamino
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Benjamín mean?
Benjamín means son of the right hand. The Spanish form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin, 'son of the right hand' (ben 'son' + yamin 'right hand', implying the south, or favor and strength). In Genesis he is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.
What is the origin of the name Benjamín?
Benjamín is of spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Benjamín?
Benjamín is pronounced “ben-hah-MEEN.”
Is Benjamín a boy or a girl name?
Benjamín is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Benjamín a popular name right now?
Benjamín has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1989.
How popular is the name Benjamín?
In 2025, Benjamin ranked #11 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Benjamín most popular?
Benjamín was most popular in 1989, when about 15,733 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Benjamín?
Common nicknames for Benjamín include Ben, Benny, Benji.
What names are similar to Benjamín?
Names similar to Benjamín include Samuel, Nathaniel, Levi, Caleb.
What names go well with Benjamín?
spanish names that pair well with Benjamín include Linda, Mía, Angel, Mateo, Sebastián.