Benjamin

Benjamin has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. Benjamin isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Benjamin is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Benjamin was, in the past month, the 2439th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Benjamin is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Benjamin was viewed 73 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Benjamin's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Benjamin is most adored in Rhode Island, Maine and North Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Benjamin.

Most popular breeds named Benjamin:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. Poodle
4. Dachshund
5. Cocker Spaniel

Benjamin is found in these categories:

cute

Evokes a cuddly teddy bear, nodding to the friendly bear in literature.

posh

Hails from aristocratic roots, often linked to high society and British royalty.