Holding steady.
Popularity of Bengie since 1956
Babies named Bengie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 27 |
| 1960s | 47 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Bengie is an uncommon given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1956. It reached its highest usage in 1975, though it never cracked the top 1000. The name functions as a diminutive of Benjamin, a long-standing biblical classic. Its usage has remained sparse but stable, and it has been consistently given to boys. Despite its rarity, Bengie is straightforward in spelling and pronunciation, linking it to a familiar source name.
Bengie is a diminutive form of Benjamin, a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'son of the right hand'. Benjamin has been a common English name since the Protestant Reformation, and Bengie emerged as an affectionate nickname. It saw modest use as a given name in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Benny, Benji
Sibling names for Bengie
Names that share Bengie's style, for a brother or sister.
