Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Banjamin
3 syllablesPeak year: 19878 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Banjamin's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Banjamin's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Banjamin |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 13 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
Banjamin through the decades
- Banjamin peaked in 1987, when 28 babies were named Banjamin in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1992–2017), use of Banjamin has fallen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.