Ben
boy name#843 in 2025Ben entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #43 in 1889, ranks #843 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#843
rank today
#43
peak (1889)
292
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #54 |
| 1890s | #64 |
| 1900s | #80 |
| 1910s | #110 |
| 1920s | #148 |
| 1930s | #167 |
| 1940s | #202 |
| 1950s | #257 |
| 1960s | #276 |
| 1970s | #316 |
| 1980s | #398 |
| 1990s | #553 |
| 2000s | #566 |
| 2010s | #716 |
| 2020s | #790 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ben has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 40,000 people named Ben are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ben alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 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 ranks #843 among US boy names in 2025, with 292 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ben most popular?
- Ben peaked in 1889, reaching #43 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ben with classmates?
- Ben will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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