How Many People Are Named Benjy?
Complete statistics for the name Benjy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Benjy is a charming diminutive of Benjamin, rooted in Hebrew and meaning "son of the right hand." There are only about 300 people living in the US with this name today, which means roughly 1 in 1,101,245 Americans share it. It's been slowly declining since its peak of 29 births in 1974.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 traditionally represents harmony, cooperation, and diplomacy. It's associated with individuals who are naturally sensitive to others and thrive in partnerships and collaborative settings.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 54All 354 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Benjy Through the Generations
Benjy tells a quietly fascinating generational story. It's a name that saw its heyday in the 1970s, peaking at 29 births in 1974, and the data reflects that timing clearly. Of the roughly 300 people carrying this name in the US today, about 48% are between 30 and 60 years old, making up the largest share at 170 individuals. Another 142 bearers, or 40%, are over 60, showing that Benjy had real traction in the mid-20th century as well. Only about 42 bearers are under 30, representing just 12% of the total, which confirms the name's slow decline in recent decades. The average age of someone named Benjy sits at 54, placing it squarely in the territory between classic and modern. Worldwide, it ranks #171,038 with around 1,963 living bearers, so it isn't exclusively American, but the US remains its primary home. With only 354 total recorded births in US history, Benjy doesn't just qualify as rare, it's very rare by any measure.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Benjy's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Benjy
How Many People Have the Name Benjy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 300 people in the United States currently share the name Benjy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,101,245 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Benjy a Common or Rare Name?
Benjy is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Benjy Mean?
Benjy means "Son of the right hand" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Benjy in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Benjy Most Popular?
The name Benjy reached peak popularity in 1974, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Benjy?
Approximately 300 people named Benjy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 354. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,101,245 Americans.
Is Benjy a rare name?
Benjy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,101,245 Americans has this name.
What does the name Benjy mean?
Benjy means "Son of the right hand" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Benjy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Benjy are male and 0% are female.
When was Benjy most popular?
Benjy peaked in 1974 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.