Total births
1,087
Boys' name · since 1978
Binyamin
1,087 babies named Binyamin in U.S. Social Security records since 1978, with the highest year being 2024. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #2274
- among boys today
- 1,087
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Binyamin is the #2274 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,087 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Binyamin has been recorded 1,087 times among boys since 1978, currently ranked #2274 nationally and more common than 84% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2025.
- #2274 among boys today
- 1,087 born since 1978
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Binyamin is currently the #2274 boys' name in America, more common than 84% of boys - 1,087 born since 1978, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2274
- among boys today
- 1,087
- born since 1978
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other boys
Binyamin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2274
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 84% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Binyamin was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
63 babies were named Binyamin in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Binyamin compares
1,087 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Binyamin's all-time total is 196% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Binyamin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,087 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 63 | 23 | 22,252 |
Binyamin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Binyamin's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 63, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Binyamin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#2,274
Active since
1978
Binyamin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 63
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Binyamin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Binyamin's strongest decade.
376 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Binyamin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1980s 53
1980s
53 births
- 1990s 132
1990s
132 births
- 2000s
2000s
217 births
- 2010s
2010s
376 births
- 2020s
2020s
304 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 376 births (35% of all-time use).
How Binyamin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Binyamin's total volume
Binyamin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Binyamin by state
Where Binyamin concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 398 | 36.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 183 | 16.8% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 17 | 1.6% |
| #4 | California | | 14 | 1.3% |
New York share of Binyamin's total US births 36.6%
Even split
398 of 1,087 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Binyamin? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 1,087 babies named Binyamin. Today it holds rank #2274 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2024, with 63 births.
When was Binyamin most popular? ▼
Binyamin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 376 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Binyamin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Binyamin are New York (398 births), New Jersey (183 births), Maryland (17 births).
How long has the name Binyamin been used? ▼
Records for Binyamin go back to 1978, giving 48 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Binyamin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Binyomin, Binh, Bing, Bingham, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Binyamin's data
- Binyamin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (376 total births) through the 2020s (304) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Binyamins (398 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Binyamin
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Binyamin
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Binh Boy
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Bing Boy
356 births
Bingham Boy
124 births
Binnie Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1978–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Binyamin: #2274 Boys' Name - 1,087 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/binyamin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Binyamin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.