Holding steady, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Benjiman since 1880
Babies named Benjiman per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Benjiman's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 296 |
| 1890s | 215 |
| 1900s | 133 |
| 1910s | 467 |
| 1920s | 636 |
| 1930s | 350 |
| 1940s | 234 |
| 1950s | 242 |
| 1960s | 196 |
| 1970s | 372 |
| 1980s | 378 |
| 1990s | 264 |
| 2000s | 230 |
| 2010s | 220 |
| 2020s | 74 |
Meaning & origin
Benjiman is a rare spelling variant of the classic name Benjamin. While Benjamin has been a top-100 name for over a century, Benjiman has never cracked the top 1,000. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1880, with its peak popularity in 1888. Since then, its usage has remained extremely low and stable, with roughly 1 in 155,280 boys receiving the name in 2023. The variant is not tied to any specific state or region, reflecting its scattered, infrequent use. For parents seeking a familiar-yet-distinctive twist on a traditional favorite, Benjiman offers a choice that is easily recognized but rarely encountered.
Benjiman is a spelling variant of Benjamin, which derives from the Hebrew name Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' In the Hebrew Bible, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The variant Benjiman likely arose as a misspelling or respelling of Benjamin, and has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Benny, Jam
Sibling names for Benjiman
Names that share Benjiman's style, for a brother or sister.
