Benjimen
Son of the right hand; son of the south.
Name Census estimates that about 226 living Americans carry the first name Benjimen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Benjimen today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Benjimen births was 2009 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Benjimen. 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.
People living today
226
~ 1 in 1,516,612 Americans
Peak year
2009
11 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
2019 SSA rank
#12,388
Tracked since 1917
Popularity
Benjimen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Benjimen from the 1910s through to the 2010s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 62 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Benjimen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Benjimen 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 Benjimen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Benjimen
The name Benjimen is derived from the Hebrew name Benjamin, which means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." It originates from the Hebrew Bible, where Benjamin was one of the twelve sons of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
The name Benjimen is an alternative spelling of the more common Benjamin, likely stemming from regional variations or transliterations from other languages. It has been used across various cultures and time periods, although its popularity and usage have fluctuated over time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Benjamin appears in the Book of Genesis, where Benjamin is described as 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, several notable figures have borne the name Benjimen or its variations. One of the most famous was Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), an American polymath known for his contributions to science, politics, and literature. He was a founding father of the United States and played a crucial role in the American Revolution.
Another prominent individual was Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881), a British politician and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He was known for his wit and influential political career during the Victorian era.
In the realm of literature, Benjamin Jonson (1572-1637) was an English playwright, poet, and literary critic who significantly influenced English Renaissance drama. His works, such as "Volpone" and "The Alchemist," are considered classics of the English stage.
In the field of science, Benjamin Banneker (1731-1806) was a remarkable African American astronomer, surveyor, and farmer. He is best known for his contributions to the construction of Washington, D.C., and for publishing almanacs that included astronomical calculations.
Another notable figure was Benjamin Britten (1913-1976), an English composer, conductor, and pianist who made significant contributions to 20th-century classical music. His works, such as the opera "Peter Grimes" and the "War Requiem," are widely celebrated and performed.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Benjimen or its variations throughout history, demonstrating its enduring presence across various fields and cultures.
People
Benjimen + last name combinations
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FAQ
Benjimen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Benjimen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 226 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Benjimen 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 1,516,612 US residents.
Is Benjimen a common name?
We classify Benjimen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 286 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Benjimen most popular?
The single biggest year for Benjimen was 2009, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Benjimen is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Benjimen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Benjimen 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.
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.