How Many People Are Named Benyamin?

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

Benyamin
Very Rare
Hebrew

Benyamin is a very rare name, with only 724 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 455,883 Americans. It's also a modern name, with 87% of Benyamins under 30.

~568
Living in US
1 in 583,537
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Son of the right hand
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Loyal Sensitive Protective Compassionate
11
Life Path Number

The number 11 is a master number in numerology, associated with heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and a deep sense of inspiration. People with this number are often seen as visionary and highly sensitive to the energies around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

26,714
Worldwide Bearers
#30,446
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
24,248
🇺🇸 United States
324
🇦🇲 Armenia
277
🇪🇬 Egypt
239
🇳🇦 Namibia
230
🇺🇬 Uganda
198
🇮🇷 Iran
165
🇮🇳 India
145
🇲🇾 Malaysia
110
🇷🇺 Russia
68

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
724 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
643
Would be under 30 (87%)
92
Would be 30–60 (13%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 735 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

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

📜 Benyamin Through the Generations

Benyamin has a unique story, being both rare and relatively new. With just 735 total births across all time but 724 living today, it shows a strong presence among younger generations. The peak year for births was 2023 with 45 babies, indicating a recent surge in popularity. The fact that 87% of those named Benyamin are under 30 speaks to its modernity and how it's becoming more common among the younger demographic. This contrasts sharply with the small number of older individuals, suggesting a name that's truly of the moment.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 134
California 103

✨ Similar Names to Benyamin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Benyamin's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Benyamin

How Many People Have the Name Benyamin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 568 people in the United States currently share the name Benyamin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 583,537 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Benyamin a Common or Rare Name?

Benyamin 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 Benyamin Mean?

Benyamin means "Son of the right hand" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Benyamin Most Popular?

The name Benyamin reached peak popularity in 2023, with 45 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Benyamin?

Approximately 568 people named Benyamin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 568. That works out to roughly 1 in 583,537 Americans.

Is Benyamin a rare name?

Benyamin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 583,537 Americans has this name.

What does the name Benyamin mean?

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

Is Benyamin more male or female?

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

When was Benyamin most popular?

Benyamin peaked in 2023 with 45 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US568
All-Time Births568
1 in X1 in 583,537
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2023
World Rank#30,446
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.