Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Benjimin

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

Current Rank

#12,323

Peak Rank

#5,525 (2006)

Total Babies

283

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1924

First Year

2022

Last Year

2006

Peak Year

#5525

Peak Rank

283

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Benjimin

Benjimin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2006, when 15 Benjimins were born — ranking #5,525 that year. As of 2026, Benjimin ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 283 Benjimins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s 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 Benjimin

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

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Benjamins
Benyamin
Penniman
Binyamin
Bingaman
Binman
Benumbing
Benison
Bennington
Boogyman
Bannerman

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjimin

What does the name Benjimin mean?

Benjimin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1924. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Benjimin in 2026?

In 2026, Benjimin ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Benjimin most popular?

Benjimin reached its peak popularity in 2006, ranking #5,525 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Benjimin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Benjimin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Benjimin include Constantin, Juvencio, Ireneo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Benjimin

Benjimin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 283 births in the dataset. Benjimin's peak popularity came in 2006 when it ranked #5,525. Use the chart and map above to compare Benjimin'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.