Benjamin, of Hebrew origin, means "son of the right hand." It is derived from the Hebrew words ben, meaning "son," and yamina, meaning "right hand." The name was borne by two Old Testament figures: Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and Benjamin, a son of King Saul. In the New Testament, Saint Benjamin was an early Christian martyr. The name has been popular in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages. Some notable individuals with this name include American president Benjamin Harrison and British novelist Benjamin Disraeli.
"Benjamin was quite popular as a baby boy name in 1983 with 6 births that year. It remained steady with 5 births each in 1985 and 1991, bringing the total to 16."