Benji Name Popularity and Statistics
Benji is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Benji?
Benji is spelled B-E-N-J-I. The name has 5 letters.
Benji Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,341
Recorded Births142
- Boys usage rose 279 places to #1,341 and recorded 37 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Benji Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 142 | #1,341 |
| 2024 | Boys | 105 | #1,620 |
| 2023 | Girls | 5 | #15,194 |
| 2023 | Boys | 108 | #1,608 |
| 2022 | Boys | 130 | #1,414 |
| 2021 | Boys | 82 | #1,870 |
| 2020 | Girls | 6 | #13,453 |
| 2020 | Boys | 103 | #1,579 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 76 | #1,938 |
| 2018 | Boys | 73 | #1,994 |
| 2017 | Boys | 66 | #2,091 |
| 2016 | Boys | 49 | #2,551 |
| 2015 | Boys | 55 | #2,355 |
| 2014 | Boys | 44 | #2,705 |
| 2013 | Boys | 29 | #3,582 |
| 2012 | Boys | 19 | #4,862 |
| 2011 | Boys | 19 | #4,822 |
| 2010 | Boys | 24 | #4,099 |
| 2009 | Boys | 19 | #4,922 |
| 2008 | Boys | 14 | #6,070 |
| 2007 | Boys | 17 | #5,210 |
| 2006 | Boys | 16 | #5,303 |
| 2005 | Boys | 16 | #5,034 |
When Was Benji Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1975 · Boys
168 recorded births
National rank #622
2025 · Boys
142 recorded births
National rank #1,341
2022 · Boys
130 recorded births
National rank #1,414
2023 · Boys
108 recorded births
National rank #1,608
Where Benji Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #555 | 8 |
| OH | #750 | 11 |
| PA | #846 | 9 |
| WA | #898 | 6 |
| CA | #957 | 23 |
| NC | #1,144 | 6 |
| IL | #1,280 | 5 |
| TX | #1,555 | 11 |