Holding steady.
Popularity of Benjermin since 1987
Babies named Benjermin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 33 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 47 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Benjermin is a distinctively modern respelling of the enduring classic Benjamin, first appearing in U.S. birth records in 1987. Its rarity is underscored by the fact that it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and data from the latest year, 2025, shows that the name remains uncommon, with an estimated frequency of fewer than 1 in 100,000 births. The name's peak usage came in 2007, yet even then it was given to only a few dozen boys, and the trajectory has remained stable. Benjermin is predominantly given to boys, and its top states of use are not concentrated in any single region. While it lacks the historical depth of Benjamin, Benjermin offers a personal twist for parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive choice.
Benjermin is a modern respelling of the classic name Benjamin, likely arising from phonetic variation or spelling error. Benjamin itself derives from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand,' borne in the Bible by the youngest son of Jacob. The variant Benjermin has occasionally appeared in U.S. records since the late 1980s, reflecting contemporary trends in name customization.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Benny, Benji
Sibling names for Benjermin
Names that share Benjermin's style, for a brother or sister.
