Bengy Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEN-jee / /ˈbɛn.dʒi/English; Hebrew
Meaning
English: Diminutive of Benjamin; Hebrew: Son of the right hand
Historical & Cultural Background
Bengy is often considered a diminutive form of the name Benjamin. The name Benjamin has biblical origins, being the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It has been a popular name in various cultures, particularly in Jewish communities. The use of diminutive forms like Bengy reflects a trend in naming practices to create more affectionate or informal versions of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Bengy is not widely used in the U.S. and remains relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Benji
- Benny
International Variants
- Benyamin (Hebrew)
- Beni (Italian)
Famous people named Bengy
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bengy was first seen in the United States in 1958. Bengy has ranked as high as #1068 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Bengy has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bengy
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 7 |