Boy nameCurrently #1,627 in the USRising
Benji
2 syllablesPeak year: 19755 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Benji's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Benji's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Benji |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 26 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 59 |
| 1975 | 176 |
| 1976 | 102 |
| 1977 | 82 |
| 1978 | 64 |
| 1979 | 42 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 15 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 17 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 29 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 55 |
| 2016 | 49 |
| 2017 | 66 |
| 2018 | 73 |
| 2019 | 81 |
| 2020 | 109 |
| 2021 | 82 |
| 2022 | 130 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2024 | 104 |
Benji through the decades
- Benji peaked in 1975, when 176 babies were named Benji in the US.
- The 2020s were Benji's strongest decade, averaging 108 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Benji has risen 297% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Benji currently ranks #1,627 in the US and is on the rise.