Holding steady.
Popularity of Benjimin since 1924
Babies named Benjimin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Benjimin's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 13 |
Meaning & origin
Benjimin is a rare variant spelling of the enduring classic Benjamin. According to Social Security data, this spelling first appeared in 1924, and its peak usage occurred in 1975, though it has never been common. The name Benjamin itself has consistently ranked among the top names for decades, but Benjimin remains a distinct choice that retains the familiar nickname 'Ben'. It has been given only a handful of times per year in recent decades, making it a truly unique alternative. While Benjamin ranks high nationally, Benjimin has rarely appeared in any state's top names, offering a hidden-gem quality for parents seeking a traditional name with a twist.
Benjimin is a less common variant spelling of Benjamin, a name of Hebrew origin from the Old Testament. Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel; the name is derived from the Hebrew words 'ben' (son) and 'yamin' (right hand or south). It has been used widely in Christian and Jewish communities for centuries, and its variant spellings, including Benjimin, emerged in English-speaking countries as creative respellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Benny, Benji
Sibling names for Benjimin
Names that share Benjimin's style, for a brother or sister.
