Benjamin Tillotson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Benjamin Tillotson — son of the right hand
405K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Benjamin Tillotson 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 Tillotson: John Tillotson (1630–1694), Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Tillotson (1750–1832), American politician Robert L. Tillotson (1786–1878), American lawyer and politician Lee Stephen Tillotson (1874–1957), American military officer Stephen Tillotson (1884–?), English footballer Roy Tillotson (1891–1962), American coach Neil Tillotson (1898–2001), American inventor Joseph Wirt Tillotson (1905–1959), American artist, also known by his pulp artist name Robert Fuqua Pete Tillotson (1936–2018), American basketball player Johnny Tillotson (1938–2025), American singer and songwriter Thad Tillotson (1940–. 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: Tillotson

English

John Tillotson (1630–1694), Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Tillotson (1750–1832), American politician Robert L. Tillotson (1786–1878), American lawyer and politician Lee Stephen Tillotson (1874–1957), American military officer Stephen Tillotson (1884–?), English footballer Roy Tillotson (1891–1962), American coach Neil Tillotson (1898–2001), American inventor Joseph Wirt Tillotson (1905–1959), American artist, also known by his pulp artist name Robert Fuqua Pete Tillotson (1936–2018), American basketball player Johnny Tillotson (1938–2025), American singer and songwriter Thad Tillotson (1940–.

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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 Tillotson

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 Tillotson:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

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 Tillotson?
The surname Tillotson originates from English. John Tillotson (1630–1694), Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Tillotson (1750–1832), American politician Robert L. Tillotson (1786–1878), American lawyer and politician Lee Stephen Tillotson (1874–1957), American military officer Stephen Tillotson (1884–?), English footballer Roy Tillotson (1891–1962), American coach Neil Tillotson (1898–2001), American inventor Joseph Wirt Tillotson (1905–1959), American artist, also known by his pulp artist name Robert Fuqua Pete Tillotson (1936–2018), American basketball player Johnny Tillotson (1938–2025), American singer and songwriter Thad Tillotson (1940–.
What are the origins of the name Benjamin Tillotson?
The name Benjamin Tillotson combines two different traditions: the first name Benjamin has Hebrew roots, while the surname Tillotson originates from English.
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