Benji
Meaningson of the right hand · English form of Benjamin
- US rank
- #1,341
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #622 in 1975
142 babies were named Benji in the US in 2025. It has climbed 238 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1952–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 12,034 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Benji, 142 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Benji would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBenji first shows up in US birth records in 1952, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 73 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1975, when it reached #622.
- Then vs nowBenji is 10× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 123,457 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 12,034.
- TrendBenji has climbed 238 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,341. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBenji is most popular in Massachusetts, where it ranks #555, followed by Ohio (#750) and Pennsylvania (#846). It's in the top 1,000 in 5 states.
- MeaningBenji is an English form of Benjamin, which means “son of the right hand”. Our records link it to English and Hebrew roots.
About the name Benji
Benji is a boy name of English and Hebrew origin meaning “son of the right hand”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-nji”. US birth records list Benji for boys from 1952 to 2025, in 72 of those 74 years. Its best year was 1975, when it ranked #622 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,341, with 142 babies.
Origin:English namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
| 1960s | 7.8 | 127,877 boys |
| 1970s | 35 | 28,377 boys |
| 1980s | 8.6 | 115,741 boys |
| 1990s | 4.5 | 224,719 boys |
| 2000s | 6.8 | 145,985 boys |
| 2010s | 24 | 41,068 boys |
| 2020s | 65 | 15,456 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Benji
What does the name Benji mean?
Benji means “son of the right hand” in English, as a form of Benjamin.
What is the origin of the name Benji?
Benji has English, Hebrew roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Benji a boy or girl name?
Benji is a boy name.
How popular is the name Benji?
Benji ranked #1,341 for US boys in 2025, given to 142 babies. Its best year was 1975 (#622).