Benjamen
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Benjamen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,229 babies have been named Benjamen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benjamen is past its peak , currently ranked #19,792 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,792
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Benjamen
Benjamen is a boy name .
Benjamen is currently ranked #19,792 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benjamen include Ben, Benj, Benjy, Benjie, Benja, Benjay, Benjaie, Men, Meny, Menie, Bey, and Beie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Benjamen include Benjamin, Benji . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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