Total births
2,285
Boys' name · since 1952
Benji
Since 1952, U.S. Social Security records show 2,285 babies named Benji, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1625
- among boys today
- 2,285
- born since 1952
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Benji currently ranks #1625 among boys' names in America, with 2,285 babies recorded since 1952.
Social Security Administration records show Benji recorded 2,285 times among boys since 1952, holding rank #1625 nationally today, ahead of 89% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2025.
- #1625 among boys today
- 2,285 born since 1952
- 2020s peak decade
- 89% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Benji is currently the #1625 boys' name in America, more common than 89% of boys - 2,285 born since 1952, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1625
- among boys today
- 2,285
- born since 1952
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 89%
- more common than other boys
Benji vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1625
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 89% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Benji was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
168 babies were named Benji in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
How Benji compares
2,285 Top 20% higher than 80% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Benji's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Benji | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,285 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 168 | 23 | 22,252 |
Benji's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Benji splits its recorded history at 1990: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1955 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1975 peak of 168 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Benji at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1975
Current rank
#1,625
Active since
1952
Benji popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2025
- Peak year (1975)
- 168
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Benji popularity over time - girls
63 total births recorded since 1956 (Benji as girls' name)
Benji by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Benji's strongest decade.
670 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Benji births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 64
1950s
64 births
- 1960s 150
1960s
150 births
- 1970s
1970s
566 births
- 1980s 157
1980s
157 births
- 1990s 87
1990s
87 births
- 2000s 137
2000s
137 births
- 2010s
2010s
454 births
- 2020s
2020s
670 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 670 births (29% of all-time use).
How Benji compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Benji's total volume
Benji vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Benji by state
Where Benji concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 204 | 8.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 70 | 3.1% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 48 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 48 | 2.1% |
| #5 | Florida | | 47 | 2.1% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 44 | 1.9% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 37 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Louisiana | | 35 | 1.5% |
California share of Benji's total US births 8.9%
Even split
204 of 2,285 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 25 reporting states.
Benji appears in 25 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Benji? ▼
2,285 babies have been named Benji since 1952. It currently ranks #1625 among boys. The peak year was 1975 with 168 births.
When was Benji most popular? ▼
Benji was most popular in the 2020s decade with 670 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
Where is Benji most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Benji are California (204 births), Texas (70 births), Georgia (48 births).
How long has the name Benji been used? ▼
Records for Benji go back to 1952, giving 74 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Benji? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Benjamin, Ben, Bennett, Bentley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Benji's data
- California records the most Benjis (204 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Benji
Nearby Names Like Benji
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Benji
Benjamin Boy
#11 826,830 births
Ben Boy
#800 85,349 births
Bennett Boy
#60 72,514 births
Bentley Boy
#201 60,027 births
Bennie Boy
#2502 52,753 births
Compare Benji side by side: Benji vs Benjamin Benji vs Ben Benji vs Bennett
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1952–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Benji: #1625 Boys' Name - 2,285 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/benji. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Benji draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.