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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Benjaman — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Beniyas|Benjamen
HebrewBoy→ Stable

Benjaman

BEN-juh-mun · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12252 in 2020

Peak: #12252 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12252 in 2020

Peak: #12252 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20092020

Rank #12252 · Rising since 2009

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Benjaman scores lower overall — it's a well-known name in this region.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewClassicReligious3-syllableBoyVariant spellingTraditionalBiblicalEstablished
Character
pragmatic problem-solverpolitical authority
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Benjamans

authoritativestrategicdiplomaticdeterminedpolitical
STRONG
High confidence

Benjaman is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Benjaman at a Glance
Meaning:Son of the right hand. A variant spelling of Benjamin, combining the Hebrew name with a phonetic Americanization.
Language root:Hebrew · English
Peak rank:#12252 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Benjaman · Overview
Summary

Benjaman is a Hebrew boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Classic · Religious character
Benjaman carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
benjaman.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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