Rising since 1987, #3,379 for boys today.
Popularity of Benyamin since 1974
Babies named Benyamin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 77 |
| 2000s | 156 |
| 2010s | 288 |
| 2020s | 202 |
Meaning & origin
Benyamin is a Hebrew variant of Benjamin, a name that has been in consistent use among Jewish families and beyond. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1974 and has seen a gradual rise in popularity, particularly since 1987. Its peak year so far was 2023, when it reached rank 3,379. In 2025, about 1 in 50,238 boys were named Benyamin, with the highest concentrations in New York and California. The name's steady trajectory reflects a broader trend of parents opting for authentic, traditional spellings that honor cultural heritage.
Benyamin is the Hebrew form of the name Benjamin, derived from the Hebrew phrase 'ben yamin' meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' In the Hebrew Bible, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the founder of the Tribe of Benjamin. The name has been used among Jewish communities for centuries and has also been adopted in various forms across many cultures.
Where Benyamin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Benyamin” around the world
Where Benyamin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Benny, Yamin
Sibling names for Benyamin
Names that share Benyamin's style, for a brother or sister.
