Benjman
A Hebrew masculine name meaning "son of the right hand".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Benjman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Benjman today is around 91 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Benjman births was 1918 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Benjman. 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
- • The typical person named Benjman is about 91 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Benjmans were born before 1945.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Benjman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1918
8 babies that year
Average age
91
years old
1931 SSA rank
#3,810
Tracked since 1888
Popularity
Benjman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Benjman from the 1880s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Benjman 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 Benjman 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 Benjman
The name Benjman is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in ancient times. Its origins can be traced back to the Aramaic language, spoken in the Middle East during the first millennium BC. The name is closely related to the Hebrew name Benjamin, which means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south."
In biblical times, Benjamin was one of the twelve tribes of Israel, and the name gained significance in the Old Testament. The story of Benjamin and his brothers, particularly Joseph, is a prominent narrative in the Book of Genesis. This association with a prominent biblical figure contributed to the name's early popularity.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Benjman can be found in the Talmud, a central text of Rabbinic Judaism. In the Talmud, a sage named Benjman is mentioned, though details about his life are scarce. This reference suggests that the name was in use among Jewish communities during the early centuries of the common era.
As time passed, the name Benjman found its way into various cultures and languages. In medieval Europe, it was occasionally used among Christian populations, though its usage was not widespread. One notable figure from this period was Benjman of Tudela, a 12th-century Jewish traveler and scholar who documented his travels across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
During the Renaissance, the name Benjman resurfaced in literary works and historical records. One prominent example is Benjman Jonson, an English playwright and poet who lived from 1572 to 1637. His plays, such as "Volpone" and "The Alchemist," are considered masterpieces of English Renaissance drama.
In the 19th century, the name Benjman gained popularity among certain communities in the United States. Benjman Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a renowned polymath, was born in 1706 and lived until 1790. His contributions to science, politics, and literature have made him an iconic figure in American history.
Another notable figure bearing the name Benjman was Benjman Disraeli, a British politician and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, from 1868 to 1868 and again from 1874 to 1880. He was born in 1804 and died in 1881, leaving behind a lasting legacy in British politics and literature.
While the name Benjman has maintained a presence throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to its more widely used counterparts, such as Benjamin or Ben. However, its unique spelling and rich historical background make it a distinctive and intriguing choice for those seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage.
People
Benjman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Benjman as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Benjman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Benjman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Benjman 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Benjman a common name?
We classify Benjman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 58 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Benjman most popular?
The single biggest year for Benjman was 1918, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Benjman is about 91 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 Benjman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Benjman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Benjman 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 Benjman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Benjman 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 Benjman 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 have Benjman as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Benjman, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.