Benji
How to say it: BEN-jee · /ˈbɛndʒi/
Diminutive of Benjamin (Hebrew 'son of the right hand') - used as independent name since 20th century.
Benji was the 1,167th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 142 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #939 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,167 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 142 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,347 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #939 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Rising lately, Benji claims its finest period in the 2020s. Holding at its peak, more growth is anticipated.
What goes with it
Bouncy and crisp in two syllables, Benji feels gentle with a biblical undertone. Toby shares its friendly spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Benji is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Hebrew.
Famous people named Benji
- Benji Schwimmer (born 1984)American dancer and choreographer
- Benji Marshall (born 1985)New Zealand rugby league and rugby union footballer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Benji is the long-running fictional movie dog (films 1974–2018); the name reads as a pet name to many.
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