Benjaman
Benjaman is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Son of the right hand or son of the south.
Origin and history
Benjaman is a spelling variant of the traditional Hebrew name Benjamin. It ultimately derives from biblical Hebrew roots meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' In the United States, it functions as an uncommon alternative spelling of the classic favorite.
Popularity in the United States
2,024 babies in the United States have been named Benjaman since 1880. It ranks #2864 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- AL (25 %)
- TX (25 %)
- GA (16.7 %)
- SC (16.7 %)
- VA (16.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 115 |
| 1890-1900 | 77 |
| 1900-1910 | 47 |
| 1910-1920 | 209 |
| 1920-1930 | 317 |
| 1930-1940 | 161 |
| 1940-1950 | 114 |
| 1950-1960 | 157 |
| 1960-1970 | 86 |
| 1970-1980 | 220 |
| 1980-1990 | 250 |
| 1990-2000 | 157 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 17 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Ben, Benji, Benny
Fun facts
- Benjaman replaces the traditional second 'i' in Benjamin with an 'a', reflecting an phonetic spelling shift.
- While Benjamin is consistently a top U.S. name, the Benjaman spelling remains a rare alternative.