Boy · #3,763 in 2026

Benjman

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

Current Rank

#3,763

Peak Rank

#3,096 (1918)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1888

First Year

1931

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#3096

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Benjman

Benjman first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1888, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 8 Benjmans were born — ranking #3,096 that year. As of 2026, Benjman ranks #3,763 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 58 Benjmans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Benjman

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

Benjamin
Binman
Betjeman
Binmen
Penniman
Henchmen
Henchman
Penman
Bingaman
Bingman
Buschman
Bennion

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benjman

What does the name Benjman mean?

Benjman is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1888. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Benjman in 2026?

In 2026, Benjman ranks #3,763 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Benjman most popular?

Benjman reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #3,096 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Benjman a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Benjman?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Benjman include Lot, Amasa, Dollie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Benjman

Benjman is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1888 and has accumulated 58 births in the dataset. Benjman's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #3,096. Use the chart and map above to compare Benjman'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.