Rising since 1990, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Bentzion since 1980
Babies named Bentzion per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 197 |
| 2020s | 170 |
Meaning & origin
Bentzion is a Hebrew name that combines 'ben' (son of) with 'Tzion' (Zion), a term deeply rooted in Jewish history and religious texts. While the name has been used for centuries as a phrase or surname, its use as a given name began appearing in the late 20th century, with the first recorded instance in the Social Security data in 1980. The name saw a notable rise in popularity beginning around 1990, and its peak year so far was 2024. Geographically, Bentzion is most concentrated in New Jersey and New York, reflecting its prevalence in Orthodox Jewish communities. With a rank of 3,848 in 2025, it remains a distinctive choice, chosen for about 1 in 61,003 boys.
Bentzion is a Yiddish-influenced Hebrew name, formed from ben (son of) and Tzion (Zion, a biblical name for Jerusalem and the Land of Israel). It is a relatively modern coinage, appearing in the late 20th century, and is used primarily within Ashkenazi Jewish communities, often as a given name that expresses a connection to the Jewish homeland.
Where Bentzion is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Benny, Tzion
Variants: Ben Zion, Ben-Zion, Benzion
Sibling names for Bentzion
Names that share Bentzion's style, for a brother or sister.
