Benjamin Chauvin

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Benjamin Chauvin — son of the right hand
405K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Benjamin Chauvin is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Benjamin is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Binyamin (בִּנְיָמִין), meaning "son of the right hand." Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The surname Chauvin: Derek Chauvin (born 1976), an American former police officer who was convicted of murdering George Floyd Étienne Chauvin (1640–1725), French Protestant divine Frank Chauvin (c. 1933–2015), a Canadian charity worker Ingrid Chauvin (born 1973), French actress Jean Chauvin (1509–1564), French theologian, pastor and reformer Jean-Gabriel Chauvin (1889–1976), French sculptor Jeanne Chauvin (1862–1926), French lawyer Julien Chauvin (born 1979), French violinist Landry Chauvin (born 1968), a French former footballer Léon Adolphe Chauvin (1861–1904), Canadian lawyer Lilyan Chauvin (1925–2008), French-. Benjamin is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 405K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Benjamin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Benjamin

Meaning: son of the right hand

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Binyamin (בִּנְיָמִין), meaning "son of the right hand." Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.

Surname: Chauvin

French

Derek Chauvin (born 1976), an American former police officer who was convicted of murdering George Floyd Étienne Chauvin (1640–1725), French Protestant divine Frank Chauvin (c. 1933–2015), a Canadian charity worker Ingrid Chauvin (born 1973), French actress Jean Chauvin (1509–1564), French theologian, pastor and reformer Jean-Gabriel Chauvin (1889–1976), French sculptor Jeanne Chauvin (1862–1926), French lawyer Julien Chauvin (born 1979), French violinist Landry Chauvin (born 1968), a French former footballer Léon Adolphe Chauvin (1861–1904), Canadian lawyer Lilyan Chauvin (1925–2008), French-.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Benjamin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 16%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Benjamin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Benjamin Chauvin:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Benjamin?
The first name Benjamin originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Binyamin (בִּנְיָמִין), meaning "son of the right hand." Youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.
When was Benjamin most popular?
The name Benjamin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Chauvin?
The surname Chauvin originates from French. Derek Chauvin (born 1976), an American former police officer who was convicted of murdering George Floyd Étienne Chauvin (1640–1725), French Protestant divine Frank Chauvin (c. 1933–2015), a Canadian charity worker Ingrid Chauvin (born 1973), French actress Jean Chauvin (1509–1564), French theologian, pastor and reformer Jean-Gabriel Chauvin (1889–1976), French sculptor Jeanne Chauvin (1862–1926), French lawyer Julien Chauvin (born 1979), French violinist Landry Chauvin (born 1968), a French former footballer Léon Adolphe Chauvin (1861–1904), Canadian lawyer Lilyan Chauvin (1925–2008), French-.
What are the origins of the name Benjamin Chauvin?
The name Benjamin Chauvin combines two different traditions: the first name Benjamin has Hebrew roots, while the surname Chauvin originates from French.
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