Benjiman
Benjiman is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Son of the right hand, or son of the south.
Origin and history
Benjiman is a phonetic variant of Benjamin, a classic Biblical name of Hebrew origin. It traditionally means 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.' While far less common than the standard spelling, it maintains a steady presence in U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
4,307 babies in the United States have been named Benjiman since 1880. It ranks #1892 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1853.
States where it is most popular
- TX (22.6 %)
- GA (18.9 %)
- NC (11.1 %)
- SC (10.6 %)
- AL (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 296 |
| 1890-1900 | 215 |
| 1900-1910 | 133 |
| 1910-1920 | 467 |
| 1920-1930 | 636 |
| 1930-1940 | 350 |
| 1940-1950 | 234 |
| 1950-1960 | 242 |
| 1960-1970 | 196 |
| 1970-1980 | 372 |
| 1980-1990 | 378 |
| 1990-2000 | 264 |
| 2000-2010 | 230 |
| 2010-2019 | 220 |
| 2020-2029 | 74 |
Nicknames
Ben, Benji, Benny
Fun facts
- Benjiman is a creative phonetic spelling of Benjamin, reflecting how the final syllable is typically pronounced in American English.
- Although much rarer than Benjamin, over 4,000 boys in the U.S. have been given this specific spelling since 1880.