Benjy
A diminutive of the male given name Benjamin.
Every Benjy since 1936 — 362 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benjy
Benjy is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,026 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1936, 362 American babies have been named Benjy. Its peak came in 1974, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Benjy stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benjy year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,026 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #12,389 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,261 |
| 2019 | 5 | #12,394 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #12,505 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,457 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,235 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,554 |
| 2003 | 5 | #11,069 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,009 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,550 |
| 1965 | 10 | #2,637 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,890 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,782 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Benjy mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Benjamin.
How popular is the name Benjy in 2025?
Benjy ranked #9,026 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benjy?
362 babies have been named Benjy in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benjy most popular?
Benjy peaked in 1974, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Benjy a boy or girl name?
Benjy is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benjy rising or falling?
Benjy is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.