Boy · #12,230 in 2026

Veniamin

Veniamin is the Russian, Ukrainian and Greek version of the name Benjamin, and may refer to:Veniamin Alexandrov (1937–1991), Soviet professional ice hockey player Veniamin Belkin (1884–1951), Russian artist and painter Veniamin Fleishman, (1913–1941), Russian composer Veniamin Kagan (1869–1953), Russian mathematician and expert in geometry Veniamin Kaverin (1902–1989), Soviet writer associated…

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#4,762 (1999)
Total Babies
89
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1997
First Year
2023
Last Year
1999
Peak Year
#4762
Peak Rank
89
Total Count
13
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Veniamin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Veniamin is the Russian, Ukrainian and Greek version of the name Benjamin, and may refer to:Veniamin Alexandrov (1937–1991), Soviet professional ice hockey player Veniamin Belkin (1884–1951), Russian artist and painter Veniamin Fleishman, (1913–1941), Russian composer Veniamin Kagan (1869–1953), Russian mathematician and expert in geometry Veniamin Kaverin (1902–1989), Soviet writer associated…

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The Story of Veniamin

Veniamin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 14 Veniamins were born — ranking #4,762 that year. As of 2026, Veniamin ranks #12,230 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 89 Veniamins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Veniamin

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

  • Vanaman
  • Vitamin
  • Venetian
  • Vitamine
  • Chinaman
  • Vincentian
  • Venema
  • Vietminh
  • Velamen
  • Venomous
  • Venison
  • Vehement

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Veniamin

What does the name Veniamin mean?
Veniamin is the Russian, Ukrainian and Greek version of the name Benjamin, and may refer to:Veniamin Alexandrov (1937–1991), Soviet professional ice hockey player Veniamin Belkin (1884–1951), Russian artist and painter Veniamin Fleishman, (1913–1941), Russian composer Veniamin Kagan (1869–1953), Russian mathematician and expert in geometry Veniamin Kaverin (1902–1989), Soviet writer associated…
How popular is Veniamin in 2026?
In 2026, Veniamin ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Veniamin most popular?
Veniamin reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #4,762 that year with 14 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Veniamin most popular?
Veniamin has historically been most popular in Washington, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Veniamin.
Is Veniamin a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Veniamin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Veniamin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Veniamin include Samuele, Pearse, Cortavius. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Veniamin

Veniamin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 89 births in the dataset. Veniamin's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #4,762. Use the chart and map above to compare Veniamin'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.