How popular is the name Benji in 2025?

Benji is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.

When was the name Benji most popular?

Benji peaked in 1956, reaching #5325 among US girl names.

Benji will almost certainly be the only one in school.

girl name

Benji entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #5325 in 1956, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#5325

peak (1956)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Benji are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Benji alive today was born around 1974, making them about 51 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Benji in 2025?: Benji is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Benji most popular?: Benji peaked in 1956, reaching #5325 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Benji with classmates?: Benji will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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