Benji
Every Benji since 1952 — 2,348 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benji
Benji is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,341 in 2025 with 142 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1952, 2,348 American babies have been named Benji. Its peak came in 1975, when 176 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Benji stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benji year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 142 | #1,341 |
| 2024 | — | — | 105 | #1,622 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,569 | 108 | #1,610 |
| 2022 | — | — | 130 | #1,414 |
| 2021 | — | — | 82 | #1,871 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,729 | 103 | #1,579 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,914 | 76 | #1,940 |
| 2018 | — | — | 73 | #1,994 |
| 2017 | — | — | 66 | #2,093 |
| 2016 | — | — | 49 | #2,559 |
| 2015 | — | — | 55 | #2,359 |
| 2014 | — | — | 44 | #2,713 |
| 2013 | — | — | 29 | #3,590 |
| 2012 | — | — | 19 | #4,882 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,838 |
| 2010 | — | — | 24 | #4,114 |
| 2009 | — | — | 19 | #4,943 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,106 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,230 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,333 |
| 2005 | — | — | 16 | #5,065 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,218 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,306 |
| 2002 | — | — | 12 | #5,764 |
| 2001 | — | — | 8 | #7,605 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,602 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,467 |
| 1990 | — | — | 12 | #4,438 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #6,621 |
| 1980 | — | — | 40 | #1,524 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,546 | 168 | #623 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,747 |
| 1965 | — | — | 17 | #1,921 |
| 1960 | — | — | 15 | #2,134 |
| 1955 | — | — | 5 | #3,930 |
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Famous people named Benji
- Benji Madden Singer · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Benji in 2025?
Benji ranked #1,341 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 142 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benji?
2,348 babies have been named Benji in the United States since 1952, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benji most popular?
Benji peaked in 1975, when 176 newborns received the name.
Is Benji a boy or girl name?
Benji is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benji rising or falling?
Benji is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Benji?
Well-known people named Benji include Benji Madden (singer).