Masculine dossier · first seen 1936
Benjy
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1974
Peak births
29
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
1936Peak 19742025
Quick answers about Benjy
How many people are named Benjy?
An estimated 314 living Americans are named Benjy.
How rare is Benjy?
Benjy is very rare among babies today, with 8 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 72.4% from its 1974 peak.
How old is the typical Benjy?
The median age of a living American named Benjy is approximately 54 years, with most bearers falling between 50 and 63 years old.
Is Benjy still popular?
Yes. Benjy is holding steady, with 8 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Peak year
1974
Decline from peak
72.4%
2025
8
All-time
362