Behnam
boy nameBehnam entered the US charts in 1982, peaked at #5561 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1982–2025
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rank today
#5561
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6203 |
| 2010s | #11437 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Behnam are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Behnam alive today was born around 1986, making them about 39 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Behnam in 2025?
- Behnam is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Behnam most popular?
- Behnam peaked in 1984, reaching #5561 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Behnam with classmates?
- Behnam will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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