UK boy's name
Benzion
Masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of Zion".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Benzion is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Benzion popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3848, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 6 births.
This profile covers 25 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1999 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 25 living people in the UK are called Benzion. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Benzion ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 6 boys were registered as Benzion.
- • About 25 living people in the UK are estimated to have Benzion as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3848
2020
Births in 2020
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
6 births
Estimated living
25
2026
Meaning
What does Benzion mean?
The name Benzion originates from the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew words "ben" meaning "son" and "zion" meaning "Zion" or "Jerusalem." The name can be interpreted to mean "son of Zion" or "son of Jerusalem."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Benzion is found in the Talmud, an ancient Jewish text that discusses Jewish law and tradition. The name appears in various rabbinical sources and writings throughout the centuries.
In the Middle Ages, the name Benzion was particularly popular among Jewish communities across Europe. It gained prominence as a way to honor the connection to the holy city of Jerusalem and the longing for a return to Zion.
Some notable historical figures who bore the name Benzion include:
1. Benzion Lichtstein (1865-1941), a prominent Lithuanian-born Rabbi and leader of the Musar movement, which emphasized ethical and spiritual development.
2. Benzion Netanyahu (1910-2012), a renowned Israeli historian, professor, and father of Benjamin Netanyahu, the former Prime Minister of Israel.
3. Benzion Mileikowsky (1879-1944), a Polish-born American rabbi and leader of the Orthodox Jewish community in the United States.
4. Benzion Ben-Yishai (1896-1979), an Israeli politician and signatory of the Israeli Declaration of Independence.
5. Benzion Dinur (1884-1973), an Israeli historian and educator who served as the second Minister of Education of Israel.
Throughout history, the name Benzion has held significant meaning and importance within the Jewish tradition, symbolizing the deep connection to the land of Israel and the aspirations of the Jewish people.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Benzion over time
The chart below shows babies named Benzion registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Benzion, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2020, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Benzion by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Benzion was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3848 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3743 | 14 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3687 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2943 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Benzion
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Benzion: questions and answers
How popular is the name Benzion in the UK right now?
In 2020, Benzion was ranked #3848 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Benzion most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 6 babies registered as Benzion in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Benzion?
Masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "son of Zion".
How many people are called Benzion in the UK?
A total of 25 babies have been registered as Benzion across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.