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Benjaman is a name of Hebrew origin that means 'son of the right hand' or 'favored son'. It evolved from the Hebrew 'Binyamin' through various historical forms. The name is associated with positive traits such as strength and loyalty. It does not have a specific biblical background but is linked to the Tribe of Benjamin in the Old Testament. The name gained popularity in the 17th century and continues to be seen as classic and modern, with notable bearers including Benjamin Franklin and Ben Affleck.

The name Benjaman is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Benjaman has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Benjaman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1271st out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1872nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2195th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2257th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2846th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7408th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20190th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Benjaman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.