Benji
Benji: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Benji
- A diminutive of the male given name Benjamin.
How popular is Benji?
Since 1880, 63 girls and 2,285 boys in the U.S. have been named Benji (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5357 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #623 in 1975. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Benji FAQ
What does the name Benji mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Benjamin.
How popular is the name Benji?
Since 1880, 63 girls and 2,285 boys in the U.S. have been named Benji (3% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5357 in 1956. Its highest rank for boys was #623 in 1975. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Benji a boy or girl name?
Benji is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 63 girls and 2,285 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.