Ben
girl nameBen entered the US charts in 1889, peaked at #1025 in 1889, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1889–2025
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rank today
#1025
peak (1889)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1025 |
| 1890s | #1263 |
| 1900s | #1659 |
| 1910s | #2326 |
| 1920s | #2579 |
| 1930s | #3324 |
| 1940s | #4320 |
| 1950s | #5029 |
| 1960s | #5835 |
| 1970s | #8369 |
| 1980s | #8915 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Ben are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ben alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ben in 2025?
- Ben is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ben most popular?
- Ben peaked in 1889, reaching #1025 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ben with classmates?
- Ben will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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