Benjie
Benjie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Son of the right hand.
Origin and history
Benjie is a diminutive form of Benjamin, originating from Hebrew roots meaning 'son of the right hand'. It has traditionally been used as an informal given name or nickname in the United States. Although relatively rare as an official birth-certificate name, it offers a friendly and casual variation of a classic name.
Popularity in the United States
922 babies in the United States have been named Benjie since 1880. It ranks #3756 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1911.
States where it is most popular
- GA (26.5 %)
- AL (13.3 %)
- NC (13.3 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
- SC (12.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 18 |
| 1940-1950 | 50 |
| 1950-1960 | 203 |
| 1960-1970 | 306 |
| 1970-1980 | 283 |
| 1980-1990 | 46 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 16 |
Famous people named Benjie
- Benjie Paras: basketball player, actor
Fun facts
- Benjie developed as a familiar affectionate diminutive for the traditional biblical name Benjamin.
- The name gained extra public familiarity via the popular fictional canine hero Benji created by Joe Camp.