Masculine dossier · first seen 1936
Benjy
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1974
Peak births
29
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Benjy
How many people are named Benjy?
An estimated 301 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 53 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.
1936Peak 19742025
Peak year
1974
Decline from peak
72.4%
2025
8
All-time
362