boy's name
Benajmin
BEN-juh-min (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 31
Benajmin is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2003 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1987, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Benajmin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Benajmin?
In 2003, Benajmin was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Benajmin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Benajmin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Benajmin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Benajmin
- English BEN-juh-min
Sibling Names for Benajmin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Benajmin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Benajmin
How popular is the name Benajmin?
In 2003, Benajmin was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Benajmin a girl's or a boy's name?
Benajmin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Benajmin?
Benajmin has 3 syllables.
When was Benajmin most popular?
Benajmin peaked in 1987, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.