Benjamine Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationben-juh-meen / /bɛnˈdʒæmɪn/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: Son of the right hand; English: Variant of Benjamin
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Benjamin has biblical roots, being the name of the youngest son of Jacob in the Old Testament. It has been a popular name in various cultures, particularly in Jewish communities. The variant Benjamine is less common but retains the same essence and meaning. Over time, the name has been embraced in English-speaking countries as well.
Trend Summary
The name Benjamin has consistently ranked among the top names for boys in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ben
- Benny
International Variants
- Beniamino (Italian)
- Benyamin (Arabic)
- Benyamin (Hebrew)
- Bénédict (French)
Famous people named Benjamine
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Fictional characters named Benjamine
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Benjamine was first seen in the United States in 1880. Benjamine has ranked as high as #834 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and California. In the past 5 years the name Benjamine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Benjamine (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 13 |
| 1881 | 17 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 15 |
| 1884 | 10 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1886 | 12 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 13 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 9 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 8 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 12 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 13 |
| 1917 | 30 |
| 1918 | 30 |
| 1919 | 35 |
| 1920 | 27 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 18 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 19 |
| 1928 | 12 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 13 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 10 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 8 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 17 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 14 |
| 1957 | 13 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 16 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 16 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 23 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1977 | 27 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1979 | 34 |
| 1980 | 23 |
| 1981 | 21 |
| 1982 | 22 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 24 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 22 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 19 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2018 | 5 |