Benji
4 countries#1341 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Benji was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,348 births recorded 1952–2025 · currently #1341 · peaked in 1975 with 176 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
393 births recorded 1986–2022 · currently #3308 · peaked in 2001 with 56 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Guadeloupe, Guyane, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
220 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #649 · peaked in 2018 with 30 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
207 births recorded 1997–2021 · currently #985 · peaked in 2018 with 30 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
13 births recorded 2014–2025 · currently #560 · peaked in 2024 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Benji’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5303 | — |
| 2007 | #5210 | ↑93 |
| 2008 | #6070 | ↓860 |
| 2009 | #4922 | ↑1148 |
| 2010 | #4099 | ↑823 |
| 2011 | #4822 | ↓723 |
| 2012 | #4862 | ↓40 |
| 2013 | #3582 | ↑1280 |
| 2014 | #2705 | ↑877 |
| 2015 | #2355 | ↑350 |
| 2016 | #2551 | ↓196 |
| 2017 | #2091 | ↑460 |
| 2018 | #1994 | ↑97 |
| 2019 | #1938 | ↑56 |
| 2020 | #1579 | ↑359 |
| 2021 | #1870 | ↓291 |
| 2022 | #1414 | ↑456 |
| 2023 | #1608 | ↓194 |
| 2024 | #1620 | ↓12 |
| 2025 | #1341 | ↑279 |
Frequently asked questions about Benji
Is Benji a popular name?
Yes — Benji currently ranks #1341 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Benji more common for boys or girls?
Benji is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Benji most popular?
Benji peaked in 1975 in United States, with 176 recorded births that year.
Is Benji rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Benji’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3095 in 1952 to #1341 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Benji?
At least 2,961 babies have been recorded with the name Benji across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Benji popular in more than one country?
Yes — Benji appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Benji?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Benji include Caysen, Hadi, Shilo.
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