Benjamin Keeton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Benjamin Keeton — son of the right hand
405K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Benjamin Keeton 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 Keeton: Bob Keeton (1918–1996), English footballer Cheryl Keeton (1949–1986), American lawyer Chuckie Keeton (born 1993), American football player Durwood Keeton (born 1952), American football player Elmer Keeton (1882–1947), American musician, community leader Frederick Keeton (1855–1911), English cricketer Haydn Keeton (1847–1921), American football player John Keeton (born 1972), British boxer Kathy Keeton (1939–1997), American magazine publisher Kimberly Keeton, American computer scientist Rickey Keeton (born 1957), American baseball player Robert Keeton (1919–2007), American lawyer Ruth U. 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: Keeton

English

Bob Keeton (1918–1996), English footballer Cheryl Keeton (1949–1986), American lawyer Chuckie Keeton (born 1993), American football player Durwood Keeton (born 1952), American football player Elmer Keeton (1882–1947), American musician, community leader Frederick Keeton (1855–1911), English cricketer Haydn Keeton (1847–1921), American football player John Keeton (born 1972), British boxer Kathy Keeton (1939–1997), American magazine publisher Kimberly Keeton, American computer scientist Rickey Keeton (born 1957), American baseball player Robert Keeton (1919–2007), American lawyer Ruth U.

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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 Keeton

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 Keeton:

3
Expression Number

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

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Keeton?
The surname Keeton originates from English. Bob Keeton (1918–1996), English footballer Cheryl Keeton (1949–1986), American lawyer Chuckie Keeton (born 1993), American football player Durwood Keeton (born 1952), American football player Elmer Keeton (1882–1947), American musician, community leader Frederick Keeton (1855–1911), English cricketer Haydn Keeton (1847–1921), American football player John Keeton (born 1972), British boxer Kathy Keeton (1939–1997), American magazine publisher Kimberly Keeton, American computer scientist Rickey Keeton (born 1957), American baseball player Robert Keeton (1919–2007), American lawyer Ruth U.
What are the origins of the name Benjamin Keeton?
The name Benjamin Keeton combines two different traditions: the first name Benjamin has Hebrew roots, while the surname Keeton originates from English.
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