Benn Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Benn is a German name derived from Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand'.
Meaning of the Name Benn
Benn is a name of German origin and it is a shortened form of the name Benjamin. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand'. The name became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th century. It has a strong and masculine sound, often associated with intelligence and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Benn
The popularity for the name Benn peaked in popularity in the year 1980 with 11 births, which ranked number 9,525 out of 17,729 unique names for that year. Benn had the most male births in 1980 with 11, which ranked number 3,613 out of 7,294 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Benn
- 20 Year Trend of Benn: -100.00%
Popularity of Benn by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Benn. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Benn in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Benn is a great pick!
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