Benjamin Wilkens

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Benjamin Wilkens — son of the right hand
405K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Benjamin Wilkens 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 Wilkens: Andrea Wilkens (born 1984), German footballer Ann Wilkens (born 1944), Swedish former journalist, diplomat and ambassador April Rose Wilkens (born 1970), American convicted murderer who tried to use "battered woman syndrome" as a defense Carl Wilkens (born 1958), American involved in Rwandan genocide rescue efforts Elmer Wilkens (1901–1967), American football player Emily Wilkens (1917–2000), American fashion designer and writer Henry Wilkens (1855–1895), American Medal of Honor recipient Iman Wilkens (1936-2018), author of Where Troy Once Stood Jan Wilkens (born 1943), South African professio. 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: Wilkens

English

Andrea Wilkens (born 1984), German footballer Ann Wilkens (born 1944), Swedish former journalist, diplomat and ambassador April Rose Wilkens (born 1970), American convicted murderer who tried to use "battered woman syndrome" as a defense Carl Wilkens (born 1958), American involved in Rwandan genocide rescue efforts Elmer Wilkens (1901–1967), American football player Emily Wilkens (1917–2000), American fashion designer and writer Henry Wilkens (1855–1895), American Medal of Honor recipient Iman Wilkens (1936-2018), author of Where Troy Once Stood Jan Wilkens (born 1943), South African professio.

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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 Wilkens:

8
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Wilkens?
The surname Wilkens originates from English. Andrea Wilkens (born 1984), German footballer Ann Wilkens (born 1944), Swedish former journalist, diplomat and ambassador April Rose Wilkens (born 1970), American convicted murderer who tried to use "battered woman syndrome" as a defense Carl Wilkens (born 1958), American involved in Rwandan genocide rescue efforts Elmer Wilkens (1901–1967), American football player Emily Wilkens (1917–2000), American fashion designer and writer Henry Wilkens (1855–1895), American Medal of Honor recipient Iman Wilkens (1936-2018), author of Where Troy Once Stood Jan Wilkens (born 1943), South African professio.
What are the origins of the name Benjamin Wilkens?
The name Benjamin Wilkens combines two different traditions: the first name Benjamin has Hebrew roots, while the surname Wilkens originates from English.
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