Bennjamin
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Bennjamin first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 10 babies have been named Bennjamin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bennjamin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,155 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,155
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Bennjamin
Bennjamin is a boy name .
Bennjamin is currently ranked #29,155 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bennjamin include Ben, Benn, Benny, Bennie, Bennj, Bennjy, Bennjie, Min, Miny, Minie, Amin, and Bey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bennjamin include Bennett, Benny, Bennet, Bennie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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