Benjamin is a male given name of Hebrew origin. It means "son of the right hand" or "favorite son." The name Benjamin is derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin, which is composed of the elements ben ("son") and yamin ("right"). In the Old Testament of the Bible, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and one of the twelve tribes of Israel was named after him. Throughout history, the name Benjamin has been associated with figures such as Benjamin Franklin, a Founding Father of the United States and one of the signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Today, Benjamin remains a popular given name for boys around the world.
"The name Benjamin peaked in popularity between the late 1970s to early 1980s with a high of 28 births in 1987. However, it has since seen a decline, with only 10 births recorded in 2022."