UK boy's name
Benjiman
Son of the right hand, or son of good fortune.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2008. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Benjiman is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Benjiman popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2008 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3687, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 6 births.
This profile covers 39 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 1996 to 2008. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 39 living people in the UK are called Benjiman. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2009 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Benjiman ranked #3687 for boys in England and Wales in 2008, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 6 boys were registered as Benjiman.
- • About 39 living people in the UK are estimated to have Benjiman as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3687
2008
Births in 2008
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
6 births
Estimated living
39
2026
Meaning
What does Benjiman mean?
The name Benjiman is derived from the Hebrew name Binyamin, which means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." It originated in ancient Israel and can be found in the Old Testament of the Bible as the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, as well as the name of one of the sons of Jacob and Rachel.
Binyamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and his birth story is recorded in the Book of Genesis. According to the biblical account, Rachel died while giving birth to Binyamin, and Jacob renamed him Benoni, which means "son of my sorrow," but his father later changed it to Binyamin.
The earliest recorded use of the name Benjiman can be traced back to the 13th century in England, where it was likely a variant spelling of the more common Benjamin. Over time, the name became more established in its own right, with various spellings such as Benjiman, Benjyman, and Benjamen.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Benjiman was Benjiman Disraeli, a British politician and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1868 to 1868 and again from 1874 to 1880. He was born in 1804 and died in 1881.
Another notable figure with the name Benjiman was Benjiman Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a renowned polymath, author, inventor, scientist, and diplomat, born in 1706 and died in 1790.
In the realm of literature, Benjiman Jonson was a celebrated English playwright and poet during the Elizabethan era. He was born in 1572 and died in 1637, and his works include plays such as "Volpone" and "The Alchemist."
Benjiman Britten, born in 1913 and died in 1976, was a renowned English composer, conductor, and pianist. He is known for his operas, including "Peter Grimes" and "The Turn of the Screw," as well as his instrumental works and choral music.
Lastly, Benjiman Whichcote was an influential English philosopher and theologian during the 17th century. He was born in 1609 and died in 1683, and he played a significant role in the Cambridge Platonist movement, which sought to reconcile Christian theology with classical philosophy.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Benjiman over time
The chart below shows babies named Benjiman registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2008. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Benjiman, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2008, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Benjiman by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Benjiman was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3381 | 23 | 6 |
| 1990s | #1980 | 16 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Benjiman
- Benjamin 90,412
- Ben 36,356
- Bradley 30,230
- Brandon 26,411
- Billy 18,608
- Bobby 16,904
- Blake 16,337
- Bailey 16,014
- Brody 7,230
- Beau 6,722
- Barnaby 5,284
- Brodie 4,801
FAQ
Benjiman: questions and answers
How popular is the name Benjiman in the UK right now?
In 2008, Benjiman was ranked #3687 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Benjiman most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 6 babies registered as Benjiman in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Benjiman?
Son of the right hand, or son of good fortune.
How many people are called Benjiman in the UK?
A total of 39 babies have been registered as Benjiman across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.