Benjamine
Benjamine is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Son of the right hand.
Origin and history
Benjamine is a spelling variation of Benjamin, derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin. It historically means son of the right hand or son of the south. In the United States, it is a rare masculine variant that saw its highest usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity in the United States
1,807 babies in the United States have been named Benjamine since 1880. It ranks #3013 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (25 %)
- CA (12.5 %)
- GA (12.5 %)
- MS (12.5 %)
- SC (12.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 118 |
| 1890-1900 | 65 |
| 1900-1910 | 29 |
| 1910-1920 | 179 |
| 1920-1930 | 181 |
| 1930-1940 | 103 |
| 1940-1950 | 98 |
| 1950-1960 | 107 |
| 1960-1970 | 139 |
| 1970-1980 | 202 |
| 1980-1990 | 249 |
| 1990-2000 | 154 |
| 2000-2010 | 124 |
| 2010-2019 | 59 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Ben, Benji, Benny
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew Binyamin, denoting good fortune or strength associated with the right hand.
- Benjamine was occasionally recorded in historical U.S. census and birth records as an alternate spelling of Benjamin.