Benjamin
Pronunciation: [ b-EHNJ-uhm-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Benjamin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,209 babies have been named Benjamin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benjamin is past its peak , currently ranked #38,236 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,236
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Benjamin
Benjamin is a girl name .
Is Benjamin a boy or girl name? Benjamin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #38,236 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11. Benjamin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Benjamin is currently ranked #38,236 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benjamin include Ben, Benj, Benjy, Benjie, Benja, Benjay, Benjaie, Min, Miny, Minie, Bey, and Beie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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