Benjaman
Every Benjaman since 1880 — 2,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benjaman
Benjaman is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1880, 2,024 American babies have been named Benjaman. Its peak came in 1977, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Benjaman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benjaman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,260 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #12,369 |
| 2012 | 6 | #10,951 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 6 | #10,918 |
| 2009 | 5 | #12,707 |
| 2008 | 7 | #9,978 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,012 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,822 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,697 |
| 2004 | 8 | #8,217 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,302 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,133 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,917 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,608 |
| 1995 | 17 | #3,716 |
| 1990 | 21 | #2,963 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,087 |
| 1980 | 30 | #1,857 |
| 1975 | 38 | #1,433 |
| 1970 | 11 | #2,912 |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,009 |
| 1960 | 14 | #2,216 |
| 1955 | 20 | #1,731 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,035 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,259 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,338 |
| 1935 | 15 | #1,845 |
| 1930 | 27 | #1,399 |
| 1925 | 35 | #1,202 |
| 1920 | 37 | #1,183 |
| 1915 | 21 | #1,509 |
| 1910 | 5 | #1,610 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,108 |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,058 |
| 1895 | 7 | #883 |
| 1890 | 11 | #606 |
| 1885 | 15 | #482 |
| 1880 | 12 | #533 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Benjaman in 2025?
Benjaman did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Benjaman?
2,024 babies have been named Benjaman in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benjaman most popular?
Benjaman peaked in 1977, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Benjaman a boy or girl name?
Benjaman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benjaman rising or falling?
Benjaman is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.