Will my child share the name Binyamin with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 11 UK babies named Binyamin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Binyamin in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Binyamin becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Binyamin is rising: up 271 places since 2020, to #2,133 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,398 in 2017.

Is Binyamin a good choice for a distinctive name?

Binyamin is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Binyamin a popular baby name in the United States?

Binyamin does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Binyamin is a distinctive choice, ranked #2133 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Binyamin in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Binyamin

Binyamin has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 518 places in five years. It was most popular in 2017 at #1398 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Binyamin is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Binyamin in their class.