boy's name
Benjaman
BEN-juh-min (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 2,056
Benjaman is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2020 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 1977, when 44 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Benjaman Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 115 |
| 1890s | 77 |
| 1900s | 47 |
| 1910s | 209 |
| 1920s | 317 |
| 1930s | 161 |
| 1940s | 114 |
| 1950s | 157 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 220 |
| 1980s | 250 |
| 1990s | 157 |
| 2000s | 92 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Benjaman?
In 2020, Benjaman 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.
Where Benjaman Is Used
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 Benjaman
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Benjaman Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Benjaman over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Benjaman
- English BEN-juh-min
Sibling Names for Benjaman
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Benjaman — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Benjaman
How popular is the name Benjaman?
In 2020, Benjaman 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 Benjaman a girl's or a boy's name?
Benjaman is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Benjaman?
Benjaman has 3 syllables.
When was Benjaman most popular?
Benjaman peaked in 1977, when 44 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.