Boy · #7,755 in 2026

Benjamyn

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

Current Rank

#7,755

Peak Rank

#4,554 (2007)

Total Babies

404

5-Yr Trend

-41%

1978

First Year

2026

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#4554

Peak Rank

404

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Benjamyn

Benjamyn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1978, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 19 Benjamyns were born — ranking #4,807 that year. As of 2026, Benjamyn ranks #7,755 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 404 Benjamyns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Benjamyn

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

Benjamin
Benjamins
Benyamin
Binyamin
Benumbing
Bingaman
Penniman
Boogyman
Benhamou
Bogyman
Binman
Binmen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjamyn

What does the name Benjamyn mean?

Benjamyn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Benjamyn in 2026?

In 2026, Benjamyn ranks #7,755 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Benjamyn most popular?

Benjamyn reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #4,554 that year with 19 babies given the name.

Is Benjamyn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Benjamyn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Benjamyn include Dougals, Lonnel, Oji. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Benjamyn

Benjamyn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 404 births in the dataset. Benjamyn's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #4,554. Use the chart and map above to compare Benjamyn'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.