Benjamin name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Benjamin
Story and style
Benjamin is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, Benjamin is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank17th in 2011
Listed years18/18 years
TrendFalling
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar
Length8 letters
More about Benjamin
Background notes
What style of name is Benjamin?
Benjamin feels familiar. It sits naturally beside names like Joshua: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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Benjamin ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Benjamin has been a steady favourite in Australia. It ranked 56th in 2025, and appeared in the top 100 every year from 2008 to 2025.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 56th |
| 2024 | 71st |
| 2023 | 45th |
| 2022 | 47th |
| 2021 | 33rd |
| 2020 | 42nd |
| 2019 | 48th |
| 2018 | 49th |
| 2017 | 50th |
| 2016 | 43rd |
| 2015 | 42nd |
| 2014 | 50th |
| 2013 | 21st |
| 2012 | 19th |
| 2011 | 17th |
| 2010 | 19th |
| 2009 | 27th |
| 2008 | 21st |