How Many People Are Named Benjimen?

Complete statistics for the name Benjimen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Benjimen
Very Rare
Hebrew

Benjimen is a very rare name, with only 221 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,491,508 Americans. It peaked in 2009 with 11 births and has been declining since.

~221
Living in US
1 in 1,491,508
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Son of the right hand
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Compassionate Loyal Protective Thoughtful
9
Life Path Number

The life path number 9 is traditionally associated with compassion, humanitarianism, and a deep sense of idealism. People connected to this number are often seen as generous souls who care about the greater good and feel drawn to helping others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,238
Worldwide Bearers
#224,663
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
764
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
265
🇺🇸 United States
76
🇳🇬 Nigeria
45
🇵🇭 Philippines
28
🇿🇦 South Africa
17
🇬🇧 England
14
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
7
🇵🇰 Pakistan
5
🇹🇭 Thailand
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
221 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
113
Would be under 30 (40%)
94
Would be 30–60 (33%)
79
Would be over 60 (28%)

All 286 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
20
Modern Appeal
90
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Benjimen Through the Generations

The name Benjimen has a unique story. With just 286 total births across all time but 221 living people, it shows a significant gap, suggesting many didn't survive to adulthood. The peak in 2009 had 11 births, indicating a brief surge in popularity. Today, the age distribution is fairly even, with 40% under 30, 32% aged 30-60, and 28% over 60. This suggests a mix of younger parents and older individuals who were named Benjimen decades ago. Interestingly, while it's rare in the US, it's more common in India, where 1,238 people live with this name. The trend is declining, which could be due to changing naming preferences or simply a passing fad.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Benjimen's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Benjimen

How Many People Have the Name Benjimen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 221 people in the United States currently share the name Benjimen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,491,508 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Benjimen a Common or Rare Name?

Benjimen is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Benjimen Mean?

Benjimen means "Son of the right hand" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Benjimen in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Benjimen Most Popular?

The name Benjimen reached peak popularity in 2009, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Benjimen?

Approximately 221 people named Benjimen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 286. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,491,508 Americans.

Is Benjimen a rare name?

Benjimen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,491,508 Americans has this name.

What does the name Benjimen mean?

Benjimen means "Son of the right hand" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Benjimen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Benjimen are male and 0% are female.

When was Benjimen most popular?

Benjimen peaked in 2009 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US221
All-Time Births286
1 in X1 in 1,491,508
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age46
Peak Year2009
World Rank#224,663
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.