Benjamin

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At a glance

389 dogs named Benjamin appear in public records. It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Benjamin?

#499dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,575male dogs
389dogs in the records
#304cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 1%Boys 98%Not recorded 1%

1% girls · 99% boys among 386 dogs with a recorded sex

Benjamin over the years

Rising
04.48.82013: 4.4, 2014: 3.6, 2015: 3.7, 2016: 7.0, 2017: 6.3, 2018: 5.1, 2019: 2.9, 2020: 1.8, 2021: 4.6, 2022: 3.3, 2023: 7.7, 2024: 4.22013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Benjamin per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Benjamin

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Questions

Is Benjamin a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (99% male).

How popular is Benjamin for dogs?

Benjamin is the #499 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 389 dogs in public records. The name is rising.

How do you pronounce Benjamin?

Benjamin is said in 3 syllables: Ben·ja·min. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Benjamin?

Benjamin Aybar, Benjamina and Benjiman sound similar.

What breeds are often named Benjamin?

Shih Tzus, Maltese and Golden Retrievers are the breeds most often called Benjamin.

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