Holding steady.
Popularity of Benjimen since 1917
Babies named Benjimen per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Benjimen's real moment was 1919.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 14 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Benjimen is a rare spelling variant of the classic name Benjamin. First recorded in the U.S. in 1917, the name saw its peak year in 1919, though even then it was given to fewer than five babies. The name has never appeared in the top 1,000 rankings. Its trajectory has been stable, with occasional use but never widespread popularity. Parents who choose Benjimen are opting for a distinctive twist on a traditional name, one that carries the same biblical heritage as Benjamin but stands out in a crowd. While top states for this spelling are not recorded due to its rarity, the name reflects a desire for individuality while honoring a time honored name.
Benjimen is a spelling variant of Benjamin, from the Hebrew name Binyamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'. In the Old Testament, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The variant form Benjimen has occasionally appeared in English-speaking countries, though it has never been as common as the standard spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Benji, Benny
Sibling names for Benjimen
Names that share Benjimen's style, for a brother or sister.
