Benjamin

Pronunciation: [ b-EHNJ-uhm-uhn ]

Girl Name #38,236 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Benjamin is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHNJ-uhm-uhn.

Parents who love the name Benjamin often also consider Bertha, Bessie, Belle .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #38,236
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Ben Bey Benie Benjie

Also a Boy Name

Benjamin is also used as a boy name, ranked #11.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Benjamin

Is Benjamin a boy or girl name?

Benjamin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #38236. As a boy name, it is ranked #11. Benjamin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Benjamin?

Benjamin is pronounced b-EHNJ-uhm-uhn.

How popular is the name Benjamin?

Benjamin is currently ranked #38236 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Benjamin?

Common nicknames for Benjamin include Ben, Bey, Benie, and Benjie.

Is Benjamin a common or rare name?

Benjamin is an uncommon name, ranked #38236 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Bey, Benie, and Benjie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.