Benji
boy name#1341 in 2025Benji entered the US charts in 1952, peaked at #622 in 1975, ranks #1341 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1952–2025
#1341
rank today
#622
peak (1975)
142
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #2833 |
| 1960s | #2157 |
| 1970s | #1604 |
| 1980s | #3956 |
| 1990s | #6327 |
| 2000s | #5877 |
| 2010s | #3100 |
| 2020s | #1572 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Benji has been most popular in CA, TX, PA.
Living bearers
About 2,200 people named Benji are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Benji alive today was born around 2012, making them about 13 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Benji in 2025?
- Benji ranks #1341 among US boy names in 2025, with 142 babies given the name.
- When was the name Benji most popular?
- Benji peaked in 1975, reaching #622 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Benji with classmates?
- Benji will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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