Benjamyn
Every Benjamyn since 1978 — 398 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benjamyn
Benjamyn is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,832 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 398 American babies have been named Benjamyn. Its peak came in 2007, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Benjamyn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benjamyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #9,832 |
| 2024 | 5 | #12,582 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,270 |
| 2022 | 12 | #6,879 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,262 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,483 |
| 2019 | 19 | #4,982 |
| 2018 | 17 | #5,347 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,093 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,589 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6,718 |
| 2014 | 10 | #7,617 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,819 |
| 2012 | 17 | #5,276 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,294 |
| 2010 | 15 | #5,767 |
| 2009 | 19 | #4,942 |
| 2008 | 9 | #8,392 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4,826 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,139 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,375 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,177 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7,926 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,589 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,428 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,610 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7,899 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,884 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Benjamyn in 2025?
Benjamyn ranked #9,832 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benjamyn?
398 babies have been named Benjamyn in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benjamyn most popular?
Benjamyn peaked in 2007, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Benjamyn a boy or girl name?
Benjamyn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benjamyn rising or falling?
Benjamyn is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.