Benjiman
Every Benjiman since 1880 — 4,307 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benjiman
Benjiman is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,258 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,307 American babies have been named Benjiman. Its peak came in 1921, when 89 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Benjiman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benjiman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,258 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,039 |
| 2023 | 10 | #7,807 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,529 |
| 2021 | 15 | #5,800 |
| 2020 | 18 | #5,063 |
| 2019 | 19 | #4,983 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,348 |
| 2017 | 17 | #5,318 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,155 |
| 2015 | 23 | #4,307 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,555 |
| 2013 | 29 | #3,591 |
| 2012 | 19 | #4,883 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,242 |
| 2010 | 23 | #4,254 |
| 2009 | 29 | #3,649 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3,936 |
| 2007 | 28 | #3,699 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,334 |
| 2005 | 15 | #5,314 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,871 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3,990 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,358 |
| 2001 | 22 | #3,726 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,435 |
| 1995 | 24 | #2,929 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,705 |
| 1985 | 38 | #1,646 |
| 1980 | 51 | #1,316 |
| 1975 | 71 | #971 |
| 1970 | 14 | #2,519 |
| 1965 | 18 | #1,861 |
| 1960 | 26 | #1,584 |
| 1955 | 21 | #1,685 |
| 1950 | 17 | #1,821 |
| 1945 | 15 | #1,780 |
| 1940 | 26 | #1,313 |
| 1935 | 32 | #1,168 |
| 1930 | 47 | #990 |
| 1925 | 68 | #803 |
| 1920 | 60 | #888 |
| 1915 | 53 | #846 |
| 1910 | 13 | #870 |
| 1905 | 9 | #842 |
| 1900 | 23 | #477 |
| 1895 | 18 | #479 |
| 1890 | 34 | #295 |
| 1885 | 26 | #332 |
| 1880 | 28 | #321 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Benjiman in 2025?
Benjiman ranked #7,258 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benjiman?
4,307 babies have been named Benjiman in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benjiman most popular?
Benjiman peaked in 1921, when 89 newborns received the name.
Is Benjiman a boy or girl name?
Benjiman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benjiman rising or falling?
Benjiman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.