Benuel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Benuel is a Hebrew name meaning 'son of God'. It evolved from its original Hebrew form to Latin and then to English. The name carries biblical significance as a descendant of Jacob and is valued for its spiritual meaning. It remains relatively rare today but holds a positive image associated with its religious background.
The name Benuel is most popular in Pennsylvania, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Benuel has been stalled for male in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast. Across generations, 'Benuel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6464th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4970th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3869th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4118th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4864th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4186th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Benuel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Benuel"
Pronunciation
/ˈbɛn.juː.əl/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Benuel is derived from the Hebrew name בְּנוּאֵל (Bənu'el), which means 'son of God'.
Meaning
son of God
Language Evolution
Hebrew: בְּנוּאֵל (Bənu'el), Latin: Benuelus, English: Benuel
Biblical Background
Benuel appears in the Bible as the name of a descendant of Jacob.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity among Hebrew speakers and has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in religious contexts.
Variants & Derivatives
Benuelus, Benuel
Modern Popularity & Image
Benuel is relatively uncommon in modern times but is appreciated for its biblical roots and meanings.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Benuel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Benuel"
"Benuel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 6464th of 6773 | 6 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4970th of 7552 | 34 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3869th of 10718 | 114 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4118th of 16616 | 194 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4864th of 24088 | 272 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 4186th of 23106 | 295 |
Regional Popularity of "Benuel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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75.26% 1171st/1556 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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48.68% 1183rd/2430 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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28.62% 997th/3483 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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22.10% 989th/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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23.84% 1231st/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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26.23% 1177th/4487 |
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Regional Popularity of "Benuel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Benuel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Benuel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.