Benjamin Chitwood

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Benjamin Chitwood — son of the right hand
405K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Benjamin Chitwood 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 Chitwood: Bill Chitwood (1890–1961), American fiddler Christina Chitwood (born 1990), American ice dancer Joie Chitwood (1912–1988), American racing driver and businessman May Belle Hutson Chitwood (1908–1994), American author, nematologist, helminthologist, and zoologist Mike Chitwood, American law enforcement officer Randolph Chitwood, American surgeon Whitney Chitwood, American stand-up comedian Chitwood, Oregon, an unincorporated community in Oregon, United States 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: Chitwood

English

Bill Chitwood (1890–1961), American fiddler Christina Chitwood (born 1990), American ice dancer Joie Chitwood (1912–1988), American racing driver and businessman May Belle Hutson Chitwood (1908–1994), American author, nematologist, helminthologist, and zoologist Mike Chitwood, American law enforcement officer Randolph Chitwood, American surgeon Whitney Chitwood, American stand-up comedian Chitwood, Oregon, an unincorporated community in Oregon, United States

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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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Notable People Named Benjamin Chitwood

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Chitwood?
The surname Chitwood originates from English. Bill Chitwood (1890–1961), American fiddler Christina Chitwood (born 1990), American ice dancer Joie Chitwood (1912–1988), American racing driver and businessman May Belle Hutson Chitwood (1908–1994), American author, nematologist, helminthologist, and zoologist Mike Chitwood, American law enforcement officer Randolph Chitwood, American surgeon Whitney Chitwood, American stand-up comedian Chitwood, Oregon, an unincorporated community in Oregon, United States
What are the origins of the name Benjamin Chitwood?
The name Benjamin Chitwood combines two different traditions: the first name Benjamin has Hebrew roots, while the surname Chitwood originates from English.
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