Ben
Ben is a Hebrew name meaning 'son' or 'son of the right hand,' often used as a short form of Benjamin. It has ancient biblical roots and has become a classic standalone name with timeless appeal.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 284. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 344
- 2012: 311
- 2013: 310
- 2014: 336
- 2015: 331
- 2016: 354
- 2017: 327
- 2018: 351
- 2019: 339
- 2020: 313
- 2021: 327
- 2022: 330
- 2023: 311
- 2024: 314
- 2025: 292
- 2026 (projected): 284
Good to Know
- •Extremely easy to spell and pronounce across cultures
- •Works well in professional and casual settings
- •Can stand alone or serve as a nickname for Benjamin
- •Short and punchy with strong historical significance
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Statistics
85,349
Total births since 1880
1918
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