Benjamine

Boy name

Benjamine has been given to 1,807 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1919.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,807

Peak year

1919 (35 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Benjamine — alternate spellings parents actually use.

829,312 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Benjamine.

1,783 babies since 1880

1,838 babies since 1909

1,774 babies since 1892

1,841 babies since 1885

1,843 babies since 1882

1,847 babies since 1899

1,764 babies since 1881

1,762 babies since 1904

How popular is the name Benjamine?

Benjamine has been given to 1,807 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Benjamine peak?

Benjamine peaked in 1919, when 35 babies were given the name.

Is Benjamine a girl or boy name?

Benjamine is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Benjamine are boys).

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