Benji

Boy name

Benji has been given to 2,348 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It peaked in 1975.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,348

Peak year

1975 (176 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1952

10-year trend

▲ +158%

Gender split

3% girls / 97% boys

Names one letter away from Benji — alternate spellings parents actually use.

5,657 babies since 1913

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Benji.

2,361 babies since 1962

2,364 babies since 1968

2,305 babies since 1911

2,416 babies since 1965

2,418 babies since 1905

2,423 babies since 1909

2,433 babies since 1892

2,452 babies since 1972

How popular is the name Benji?

Benji has been given to 2,348 babies in the U.S. since 1952. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Benji peak?

Benji peaked in 1975, when 176 babies were given the name.

Is Benji a girl or boy name?

Benji is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Benji are boys).

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