Binyomin - A very unique male name
Binyomin at a glance
Binyomin is ranked #1830 among boy baby names in 2025, with 42 births in 2025. It peaked in 2024 at #1519 and first appeared on the charts in 1976.
- Rank in 2025
- #1830
- Births in 2025
- 42
- Peak year
- 2024 (#1519)
- First appeared
- 1976
- Trend
- #1998 in 2020 → #1830 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 34,912 boys
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 34,912 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Binyomin peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1519.
Famous with this name
Binyomin Jacobs
Binyomin Shtaynberger
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Binyomin is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Binyomin is currently topping the baby name charts in New Jersey at position #224 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #224.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Binyomin is where you live.
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Binyomin origin and meaning
Hebrew / Yiddish
The Hebrew and Yiddish form of Benjamin — ben-yamin, 'son of the right hand' / 'son of the south'
Binyomin is Benjamin as he is named in Hebrew — the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, founder of one of the twelve tribes. In the US it is used almost entirely in Orthodox Jewish families, where it has appeared since 1976. It is not a variant spelling for style; it is the name in its original language form.
Attested etymology
Binyomin is a 8 letter name with 3 syllables.
To see famous people named Binyomin, pop culture references for the name Binyomin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Binyomin
We've found the following names that sound similar to Binyomin, sorted by popularity.
Ben / Bennie / Benny / Bowen / Boone / Bonnie / Benaiah / Binyamin / Benyamin / Bane /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1830 |
| 2024 | 1519 |
| 2023 | 2238 |
| 2022 | 1809 |
| 2021 | 1817 |
| 2020 | 1998 |
| 2019 | 1780 |
| 2018 | 2134 |
| 2017 | 2175 |
| 2016 | 2262 |
| 2015 | 1762 |
| 2014 | 1950 |
| 2013 | 1797 |
| 2012 | 1969 |
| 2011 | 1829 |
| 2010 | 2015 |
| 2009 | 1736 |
| 2008 | 1941 |
| 2007 | 1942 |
| 2006 | 1911 |
| 2005 | 2093 |
| 2004 | 1678 |
| 2003 | 1962 |
| 2002 | 1956 |
| 2001 | 1821 |
| 2000 | 1844 |
| 1999 | 1869 |
| 1998 | 2064 |
| 1997 | 2062 |
| 1996 | 2528 |
| 1994 | 2848 |
| 1992 | 2236 |
| 1991 | 2585 |
| 1990 | 1900 |
| 1986 | 2476 |
| 1985 | 2173 |
| 1984 | 2272 |
| 1983 | 2060 |
| 1978 | 2047 |
| 1976 | 1970 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 224 |
Even more about Binyomin
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Binyomin a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Binyomin?
3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
bin-YOH-min · /bɪnˈjoʊmɪn/
Around the world
- Binyamin (Hebrew) — The modern Hebrew form
- Binyomin (Yiddish) — The Ashkenazi pronunciation form used in the US
Spellings and nicknames
- Benjamin — The English form of the same name
- Binyamin — The modern Hebrew transliteration
- Benny — A nickname also recorded as a name
Nicknames: BennyYossi
Famous bearers
None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.
Style
BiblicalInternational
Why parents choose it
Parents choose Binyomin to give Benjamin in his Hebrew form, as Orthodox tradition prefers. It is rising gently within its community and unknown outside it.
Worth knowing
- Outside Orthodox communities it will be treated as an unusual spelling of Benjamin
- Pronunciation (bin-YOH-min) must be taught to most Americans
