unisex name
Benjamine
bahn-zhah-MEEN (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 2,658
Benjamine is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 32% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2018 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 1919, when 35 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Benjamine Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 118 |
| 1890s | 65 |
| 1900s | 29 |
| 1910s | 179 |
| 1920s | 181 |
| 1930s | 103 |
| 1940s | 98 |
| 1950s | 107 |
| 1960s | 139 |
| 1970s | 202 |
| 1980s | 249 |
| 1990s | 154 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 59 |
How Popular Is Benjamine?
In 2018, Benjamine 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 Benjamine 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 Benjamine
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Benjamine Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Benjamine over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Benjamine
- French bahn-zhah-MEEN
Sibling Names for Benjamine
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Benjamine — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Benjamine
How popular is the name Benjamine?
In 2018, Benjamine 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 Benjamine a girl's or a boy's name?
Benjamine is used for both girls and boys. About 32% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Benjamine?
Benjamine has 3 syllables.
When was Benjamine most popular?
Benjamine peaked in 1919, when 35 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.