Benji
- Pronunciation
- [Ben-ji]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Abbreviation Of Benjamin And Benedict.
- Origin
- English
Benji Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,142 baby boys have been named Benji. The name peaked in 1975 with 168 US births that year (rank #623). In 2024, ranked #1627 nationally — 1,004 places below its 1975 peak.
Top States for Benji
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Benji births are: California (156), Texas (54), Georgia (48).
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5-Letter Names Starting with B
Names with Benji's exact length and starting letter: Badal, Bader, Badia, Badra, Badru.
Quick Facts About Benji
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjy | Abbreviation Of Benjamin And Benedict. | Male | English |
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Compare Benji to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Benji against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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