Benjamen
Benjamen is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Son of the right hand, or son of the south.
Origin and history
Benjamen is a spelling variant of the traditional Hebrew name Benjamin. It combines the elements meaning 'son' and 'right hand' or 'south'. Though less common than the standard spelling, it maintains a steady presence in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,687 babies in the United States have been named Benjamen since 1880. It ranks #2107 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1875.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.2 %)
- OH (12.7 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- PA (8.3 %)
- MI (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 24 |
| 1890-1900 | 6 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 87 |
| 1920-1930 | 131 |
| 1930-1940 | 92 |
| 1940-1950 | 105 |
| 1950-1960 | 161 |
| 1960-1970 | 154 |
| 1970-1980 | 567 |
| 1980-1990 | 776 |
| 1990-2000 | 715 |
| 2000-2010 | 565 |
| 2010-2019 | 246 |
| 2020-2029 | 52 |
Nicknames
Ben, Benji, Benny
Fun facts
- Benjamen uses an 'e' in the final syllable instead of the traditional 'i' found in Benjamin.
- Over 3,600 boys in the United States have been given the exact spelling Benjamen since 1880.