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Bentzion

Boy

Meaning of Bentzion: Hebrew: 'son of Zion'

Bentzion is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 3743rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#3743

28 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

561

First recorded 1980 · peak 2024

Trend

rising

Style: uncommon

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 6 babies1985: 5 babies1986: 5 babies1987: 9 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 5 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 8 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 5 babies1995: 7 babies1996: 6 babies1997: 5 babies1998: 0 babies1999: 6 babies2000: 9 babies20002001: 9 babies2002: 14 babies2003: 11 babies2004: 7 babies2005: 10 babies2006: 18 babies2007: 12 babies2008: 8 babies2009: 22 babies2010: 13 babies20102011: 16 babies2012: 25 babies2013: 15 babies2014: 18 babies2015: 29 babies2016: 14 babies2017: 21 babies2018: 20 babies2019: 26 babies2020: 16 babies20202021: 23 babies2022: 28 babies2023: 28 babies2024: 47 babies2025: 28 babies
US babies named Bentzion per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 47.

Gender split

100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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