Benjaminjoseph
Son of the right hand; son of addition or increase.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Benjaminjoseph. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Benjaminjoseph today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Benjaminjoseph births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Benjaminjoseph. 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 Benjaminjoseph. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,069
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Benjaminjoseph: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Benjaminjoseph 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 Benjaminjoseph during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Benjaminjosephs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Benjaminjoseph
The name Benjaminjoseph is a combination of two names - Benjamin and Joseph - both of which have Hebrew origins. The name Benjamin is derived from the Hebrew phrase "ben-yamin" which translates to "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." It is associated with the biblical figure Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the progenitor of the Tribe of Benjamin.
Joseph, on the other hand, is a Hebrew name derived from the root "yasaf" meaning "he will add" or "he will increase." It is the name of the biblical patriarch Joseph, the son of Jacob and Rachel, who rose to prominence in Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams.
The combination of these two names, Benjaminjoseph, is not commonly found in historical records, making it a relatively modern name. However, the individual names have a rich history and significance in various religious and cultural contexts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Benjamin can be found in the Bible, where it refers to the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. In the biblical narrative, Benjamin plays a significant role in the story of Joseph and his brothers.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Benjamin. One of the most famous is Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), the American polymath, writer, inventor, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Other notable Benjamins include Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), the British Prime Minister and literary figure; Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), the English composer; and Benjamin Zephaniah (born 1958), the British writer and poet.
The name Joseph also has a long and illustrious history, appearing in various religious and cultural contexts. In the Bible, Joseph is portrayed as a wise and virtuous man who rose to power in Egypt after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams. His story is a significant part of the Book of Genesis.
Some notable individuals named Joseph throughout history include Joseph Stalin (1878-1953), the Soviet dictator; Joseph Haydn (1732-1809), the Austrian composer; Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), the English chemist and philosopher; and Joseph Conrad (1857-1924), the Polish-British novelist and short story writer.
While the combination of the names Benjamin and Joseph is relatively modern, the individual names have deep roots in history and religious traditions, particularly in the Judeo-Christian context. The name Benjaminjoseph is a unique blend of these two significant names, each with its own rich cultural and historical significance.
People
Benjaminjoseph + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Benjaminjoseph as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with B
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FAQ
Benjaminjoseph: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Benjaminjoseph?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Benjaminjoseph 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 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Benjaminjoseph a common name?
We classify Benjaminjoseph as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Benjaminjoseph most popular?
The single biggest year for Benjaminjoseph was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Benjaminjoseph is about 23 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 Benjaminjoseph in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Benjaminjoseph a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Benjaminjoseph 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 Benjaminjoseph still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Benjaminjoseph 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 Benjaminjoseph 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 Benjaminjoseph?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Benjaminjoseph on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.