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Benji

Benji is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Benji?

Recorded births named Benji by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	2,348 births
England & Wales since 1996	275 births
Ireland since 1964	12 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Benji's popularity over time

Babies named Benji per year — United States (1952–2025). United States peaked in 1975 (176/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2018 (30/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2022 (5/yr).

When was Benji popular?

Benji reached its peak in 1975, when it was the #1381 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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