Benjimen Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BEN-jih-men //ˈbɛn.dʒɪ.mɛn//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: Son of the right hand; English: Variant of Benjamin
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Benjimen is a variant of Benjamin, which has its roots in the Hebrew name Binyamin (בִּנְיָמִין), meaning "son of the right hand" or "favored son." This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Benjamin is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name was transliterated into Greek as Βενιαμίν (Beniamin) in the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, and later into Latin as Benjamin.
The name made its way into Old French as Benjamin, before being adopted into Middle English, where it evolved into its modern form. Historically, the name Benjamin has been borne by various notable figures, including Benjamin of Tudela, a 12th-century Jewish traveler and explorer, and Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
The name has also appeared in significant religious texts, including the King James Bible, which was published in 1611 and helped to popularize biblical names in the English-speaking world. Throughout the centuries, Benjamin has been a name associated with strength and favor, reflecting its original meaning.
Culturally, the name Benjamin has resonated in various traditions and stories, often symbolizing loyalty and strength. In Jewish tradition, the tribe of Benjamin is noted for its warriors and has significant historical importance.
The name has also been embraced in literature and popular culture, further embedding it within the cultural consciousness. Diminutive forms such as Ben or Benny have emerged, providing affectionate alternatives while maintaining the name's original significance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Benjimen was first seen in the United States in 1917.
Benjimen has ranked as high as #16387 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Benjimen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Benjimen is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Benjimen was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Benjimen.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 | 7 |
| 2012 | 9 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 | 9 |
| 2010 | 5 | 5 |
| 2009 | 11 | 11 |
| 2008 | 9 | 9 |
| 2007 | 9 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 | 6 |
| 2005 | 7 | 7 |
| 2004 | 6 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 | 6 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 | 6 |
| 1980 | 8 | 8 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 | 6 |
| 1976 | 8 | 8 |
| 1975 | 10 | 10 |
| 1974 | 5 | 5 |
| 1962 | 5 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 | 7 |
| 1953 | 10 | 10 |
| 1948 | 5 | 5 |
| 1937 | 5 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 |
| 1930 | 7 | 7 |
| 1926 | 6 | 6 |
| 1923 | 9 | 9 |
| 1919 | 9 | 9 |
| 1917 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Benjimen
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
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