Benjamin Kasten

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Benjamin Kasten — son of the right hand
405K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Benjamin Kasten 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 Kasten: Bob Kasten (born 1942), U.S. Republican politician G. Randy Kasten, attorney and author Jeremy Kasten, American filmmaker Karl Kasten (1916–2010), painter-printmaker-educator in the San Francisco Bay Area Kasten Antell (1845–1906), Finnish politician Lloyd Kasten (1905–1999), American Hispanist, medievalist, lexicographer, and Lusophile Sam Kasten, comic actor in Yiddish Theater Stan Kasten (born 1952), president, and part-owner, of the Los Angeles Dodgers Tim Kasten (born 1983), German international rugby union player Hoher Kasten, mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in East. 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: Kasten

Hebrew

Bob Kasten (born 1942), U.S. Republican politician G. Randy Kasten, attorney and author Jeremy Kasten, American filmmaker Karl Kasten (1916–2010), painter-printmaker-educator in the San Francisco Bay Area Kasten Antell (1845–1906), Finnish politician Lloyd Kasten (1905–1999), American Hispanist, medievalist, lexicographer, and Lusophile Sam Kasten, comic actor in Yiddish Theater Stan Kasten (born 1952), president, and part-owner, of the Los Angeles Dodgers Tim Kasten (born 1983), German international rugby union player Hoher Kasten, mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in East.

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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 Kasten:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

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

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 Kasten?
The surname Kasten originates from Hebrew. Bob Kasten (born 1942), U.S. Republican politician G. Randy Kasten, attorney and author Jeremy Kasten, American filmmaker Karl Kasten (1916–2010), painter-printmaker-educator in the San Francisco Bay Area Kasten Antell (1845–1906), Finnish politician Lloyd Kasten (1905–1999), American Hispanist, medievalist, lexicographer, and Lusophile Sam Kasten, comic actor in Yiddish Theater Stan Kasten (born 1952), president, and part-owner, of the Los Angeles Dodgers Tim Kasten (born 1983), German international rugby union player Hoher Kasten, mountain in the Appenzell Alps, overlooking the Rhine in East.
How common is the surname Kasten?
The surname Kasten is shared by approximately 4K people worldwide.
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