Boy · #7,764 in 2026

Bejamin

Name: Popularity of the name Bejamin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Bejamin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,764

Peak Rank

#2,007 (1986)

Total Babies

457

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1960

First Year

2022

Last Year

1986

Peak Year

#2007

Peak Rank

457

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bejamin

Bejamin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1960, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1986, when 29 Bejamins were born — ranking #2,007 that year. As of 2026, Bejamin ranks #7,764 for baby boys with 10 births, with steady use. In total, more than 457 Bejamins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Bejamin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bejamin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Benjamin
Benyamin
Bingaman
Becoming
Berryman
Barrowman
Bayamon
Binyamin
Bekommen
Benumbing
Beckoning
Bottoming

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bejamin

What does the name Bejamin mean?

Bejamin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bejamin in 2026?

In 2026, Bejamin ranks #7,764 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Bejamin most popular?

Bejamin reached its peak popularity in 1986, ranking #2,007 that year with 29 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Bejamin most popular?

Bejamin has historically been most popular in Michigan, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Bejamin.

Is Bejamin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Bejamin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Bejamin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bejamin include Athony, Raheim, Jamaree. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bejamin

Bejamin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 457 births in the dataset. Bejamin's peak popularity came in 1986 when it ranked #2,007. Use the chart and map above to compare Bejamin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.