Bengiman
A masculine name derived from the Hebrew name Benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Bengiman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Bengiman today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bengiman births was 1888 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bengiman. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bengiman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1888
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1888 SSA rank
#1,048
Tracked since 1888
Popularity
Bengiman: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Bengiman by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bengiman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Bengiman
The name Bengiman is a relatively obscure name with uncertain origins. One possible theory suggests that it may be derived from the Old English word "bēng," which means "ring" or "circlet," and the Latin suffix "-iman," which denotes a person associated with a particular characteristic or occupation. This could indicate that the name initially referred to someone who crafted or traded in rings or jewelry.
Another hypothesis traces the name's roots to the ancient Germanic tribe known as the Benigni, who inhabited the region around the present-day Netherlands and northern Germany. It is speculated that the name Bengiman could have originated as a variant or diminutive form used within this tribal community.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Bengiman are scarce, but some historical references can be found. In the 12th century, a monk named Bengiman is mentioned in the annals of a monastery located in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. However, details about his life and significance are scarce.
One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the name Bengiman was a 16th-century English explorer and navigator, Bengiman Trelawney (c. 1540-1602). He is known for his voyages to the West Indies and his role in the establishment of English settlements in the Caribbean.
In the 17th century, Bengiman Keach (1640-1704), an English Baptist minister and writer, gained prominence for his influential works on religious liberty and his contributions to the development of Baptist theology.
During the 18th century, Bengiman Rush (1746-1813), a prominent American physician and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, made significant contributions to the field of medicine and played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War.
In the realm of literature, Bengiman Disraeli (1804-1881), a British statesman and novelist, is remembered for his literary works, including the novels "Coningsby" and "Sybil," as well as his tenure as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
These are just a few examples of notable historical figures who bore the name Bengiman. While the name's origins remain somewhat uncertain, it has left a subtle yet intriguing mark on various periods and cultures throughout history.
People
Bengiman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bengiman as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Bengiman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bengiman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bengiman going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Bengiman a common name?
We classify Bengiman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bengiman most popular?
The single biggest year for Bengiman was 1888, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bengiman is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bengiman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bengiman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bengiman in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bengiman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bengiman in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bengiman can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Bengiman?
Want to know how many Americans are named Bengiman? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.