Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Benjie since 1935
Babies named Benjie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Benjie's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 203 |
| 1960s | 306 |
| 1970s | 283 |
| 1980s | 46 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Benjie is a familiar and affectionate diminutive of Benjamin, a name that has been a staple in English-speaking countries for centuries. While Benjamin itself has consistently ranked among the top names in the United States, Benjie remains a less common variant, ranking 12,008 in 2025 with a 1-in-341,615 incidence rate. Its peak year was 1975, reflecting the broader popularity of Benjamin during that era. The trajectory of Benjie's usage has remained relatively stable, indicating a steady but niche presence. Unlike many diminutives that have faded, Benjie persists as a charming alternative, especially in families where Benjamin is a family name or where a softer, more informal version is preferred.
Benjie is a diminutive of Benjamin, a biblical name derived from the Hebrew Binyamin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." In the Old Testament, Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. The name has been used as a given name since the Protestant Reformation, with Benjie emerging as an affectionate short form in English-speaking countries, particularly in Scotland and the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben, Benjy
Sibling names for Benjie
Names that share Benjie's style, for a brother or sister.
