Binyamin
Every Binyamin since 1978 — 1,087 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Binyamin
Binyamin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,520 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 1,087 American babies have been named Binyamin. Its peak came in 2024, when 63 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Binyamin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Binyamin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #2,520 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,265 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2,418 |
| 2022 | 45 | #2,835 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2,696 |
| 2020 | 40 | #2,934 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,061 |
| 2018 | 45 | #2,713 |
| 2017 | 36 | #3,199 |
| 2016 | 51 | #2,481 |
| 2015 | 40 | #2,924 |
| 2014 | 35 | #3,159 |
| 2013 | 34 | #3,192 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,306 |
| 2011 | 33 | #3,313 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,541 |
| 2009 | 33 | #3,343 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,655 |
| 2007 | 20 | #4,654 |
| 2006 | 28 | #3,608 |
| 2005 | 17 | #4,843 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,037 |
| 2003 | 21 | #3,992 |
| 2002 | 23 | #3,678 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,417 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,415 |
| 1995 | 10 | #5,541 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,887 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,863 |
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Famous people named Binyamin
- Binyamin Ben-Eliezer Politician · 1936–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Binyamin in 2025?
Binyamin ranked #2,520 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Binyamin?
1,087 babies have been named Binyamin in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Binyamin most popular?
Binyamin peaked in 2024, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Binyamin a boy or girl name?
Binyamin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Binyamin rising or falling?
Binyamin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Binyamin?
Well-known people named Binyamin include Binyamin Ben-Eliezer (politician).