Binyomin
Binyomin is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Son of the right hand or son of the south.
Origin and history
Binyomin is a Yiddish-influenced transliteration of the traditional Hebrew male name Benjamin. It translates to 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south'. In the United States, it is primarily used within Orthodox Jewish communities as a classic biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
1,346 babies in the United States have been named Binyomin since 1880. It ranks #3364 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1604.
States where it is most popular
- NJ (51.1 %)
- NY (48.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 32 |
| 1980-1990 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 167 |
| 2000-2010 | 348 |
| 2010-2019 | 408 |
| 2020-2029 | 323 |
Nicknames
Ben, Benny
Fun facts
- Binyomin reflects the traditional Hebrew pronunciation of the widely popular name Benjamin.
- In the Hebrew Bible, Benjamin was the progenitor of one of the Twelve Tribes of Israel.