Benjiman first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Benjiman has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Benjiman

Son of the right hand, or son of good fortune.

Popularity of Benjiman by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Benjiman is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Benjiman.

YearMale CountFemale Count
202470
2023100
2022130
2021150
2020180
2019190
2018170
2017170
2016180
2015230
2014210
2013290
2012190
2011340
2010230
2009280
2008260
2007280
2006160
2005150
2004230
2003210
2002260
2001220
2000240
1999350
1998210
1997290
1996240
1995240
1994250
1993240
1992180
1991400
1990240
1989440
1988400
1987430
1986260
1985380
1984320
1983430
1982290
1981320
1980510
1979450
1978510
1977530
1976430
1975710

The history of the first name Benjiman

The name Benjiman is derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin, which means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." It originated in ancient Israel and can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible as the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as well as the name of one of the sons of Jacob and Rachel.

Binyamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and his birth story is recorded in the Book of Genesis. According to the biblical account, Rachel died while giving birth to Binyamin, and Jacob renamed him Benoni, which means "son of my sorrow," but his father later changed it to Binyamin.

The earliest recorded use of the name Benjiman can be traced back to the 13th century in England, where it was likely a variant spelling of the more common Benjamin. Over time, the name became more established in its own right, with various spellings such as Benjiman, Benjyman, and Benjamen.

One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Benjiman was Benjiman Disraeli, a British politician and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1868 to 1868 and again from 1874 to 1880. He was born in 1804 and died in 1881.

Another notable figure with the name Benjiman was Benjiman Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a renowned polymath, author, inventor, scientist, and diplomat, born in 1706 and died in 1790.

In the realm of literature, Benjiman Jonson was a celebrated English playwright and poet during the Elizabethan era. He was born in 1572 and died in 1637, and his works include plays such as "Volpone" and "The Alchemist."

Benjiman Britten, born in 1913 and died in 1976, was a renowned English composer, conductor, and pianist. He is known for his operas, including "Peter Grimes" and "The Turn of the Screw," as well as his instrumental works and choral music.

Lastly, Benjiman Whichcote was an influential English philosopher and theologian during the 17th century. He was born in 1609 and died in 1683, and he played a significant role in the Cambridge Platonist movement, which sought to reconcile Christian theology with classical philosophy.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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