Boy
Ben
son
About Ben
Straightforward simplicity defines this enduring choice, proving that brevity can carry enormous appeal. The single syllable contains surprising depth, packing personality and strength into three letters. Its universal recognition across cultures makes it remarkably adaptable, functioning seamlessly in any environment your son might inhabit. Parents appreciate its no-nonsense quality—what you see is exactly what you get, with no hidden complications or pronunciation debates. The name's brevity doesn't diminish its presence; rather, it creates immediate impact and easy recall. It suits every personality type and professional path, equally appropriate for artists and engineers alike. The lack of diminutive options means your son controls his identity completely, never wondering what others might call him. This represents naming efficiency at its finest—maximum effectiveness achieved through minimal components. Its continued usage across centuries demonstrates genuine staying power beyond temporary trends.
Popularity of the Name Ben
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #58 | ||||
| 1881 | #56 | ||||
| 1882 | #55 | ||||
| 1883 | #56 | ||||
| 1884 | #52 | ||||
| 1885 | #62 | ||||
| 1886 | #56 | ||||
| 1887 | #58 | ||||
| 1888 | #47 | ||||
| 1889 | #43 | ||||
| 1890 | #54 | ||||
| 1891 | #61 | ||||
| 1892 | #60 | ||||
| 1893 | #62 | ||||
| 1894 | #62 | ||||
| 1895 | #63 | ||||
| 1896 | #69 | ||||
| 1897 | #65 | ||||
| 1898 | #69 | ||||
| 1899 | #73 | ||||
| 1900 | #73 | ||||
| 1901 | #73 | ||||
| 1902 | #79 | ||||
| 1903 | #81 | ||||
| 1904 | #83 | ||||
| 1905 | #84 | ||||
| 1906 | #82 | ||||
| 1907 | #82 | ||||
| 1908 | #78 | ||||
| 1909 | #84 | ||||
| 1910 | #79 | ||||
| 1911 | #86 | ||||
| 1912 | #102 | ||||
| 1913 | #108 | ||||
| 1914 | #110 | ||||
| 1915 | #113 | ||||
| 1916 | #119 | ||||
| 1917 | #129 | ||||
| 1918 | #128 | ||||
| 1919 | #126 | ||||
| 1920 | #137 | ||||
| 1921 | #139 | ||||
| 1922 | #139 | ||||
| 1923 | #148 | ||||
| 1924 | #141 | ||||
| 1925 | #153 | ||||
| 1926 | #155 | ||||
| 1927 | #156 | ||||
| 1928 | #156 | ||||
| 1929 | #159 | ||||
| 1930 | #154 | ||||
| 1931 | #163 | ||||
| 1932 | #156 | ||||
| 1933 | #163 | ||||
| 1934 | #169 | ||||
| 1935 | #161 | ||||
| 1936 | #169 | ||||
| 1937 | #175 | ||||
| 1938 | #172 | ||||
| 1939 | #189 | ||||
| 1940 | #178 | ||||
| 1941 | #190 | ||||
| 1942 | #186 | ||||
| 1943 | #192 | ||||
| 1944 | #199 | ||||
| 1945 | #201 | ||||
| 1946 | #210 | #182 | |||
| 1947 | #215 | ||||
| 1948 | #214 | #191 | |||
| 1949 | #234 | ||||
| 1950 | #250 | ||||
| 1951 | #255 | ||||
| 1952 | #255 | ||||
| 1953 | #251 | ||||
| 1954 | #256 | ||||
| 1955 | #253 | ||||
| 1956 | #268 | ||||
| 1957 | #258 | ||||
| 1958 | #261 | ||||
| 1959 | #261 | ||||
| 1960 | #257 | #200 | |||
| 1961 | #257 | ||||
| 1962 | #238 | #191 | |||
| 1963 | #249 | #224 | |||
| 1964 | #260 | ||||
| 1965 | #276 | ||||
| 1966 | #282 | #238 | |||
| 1967 | #317 | #234 | |||
| 1968 | #299 | #227 | |||
| 1969 | #320 | #229 | |||
| 1970 | #316 | #234 | |||
| 1971 | #322 | #273 | |||
| 1972 | #310 | #281 | |||
| 1973 | #324 | #274 | |||
| 1974 | #325 | #210 | |||
| 1975 | #307 | #205 | |||
| 1976 | #303 | #165 | |||
| 1977 | #307 | #121 | |||
| 1978 | #311 | #121 | #287 | ||
| 1979 | #333 | #108 | #246 | ||
| 1980 | #349 | #114 | #292 | ||
| 1981 | #344 | #90 | |||
| 1982 | #387 | #89 | #271 | ||
| 1983 | #386 | #69 | #226 | ||
| 1984 | #386 | #62 | #182 | ||
| 1985 | #411 | #59 | #185 | ||
| 1986 | #411 | #87 | #163 | ||
| 1987 | #424 | #75 | #152 | ||
| 1988 | #435 | #59 | #152 | ||
| 1989 | #450 | #59 | #143 | ||
| 1990 | #514 | #56 | #152 | ||
| 1991 | #540 | #73 | #105 | #443 | |
| 1992 | #535 | #77 | #117 | #380 | |
| 1993 | #556 | #72 | #112 | #381 | |
| 1994 | #612 | #89 | #99 | #560 | |
| 1995 | #568 | #93 | #100 | #422 | |
| 1996 | #578 | #89 | #74 | #389 | |
| 1997 | #534 | #32 | #62 | #59 | #347 |
| 1998 | #559 | #31 | #63 | #48 | #367 |
| 1999 | #532 | #29 | #51 | #38 | #322 |
| 2000 | #559 | #29 | #65 | #30 | #300 |
| 2001 | #546 | #30 | #53 | #27 | #256 |
| 2002 | #542 | #19 | #38 | #19 | #261 |
| 2003 | #528 | #22 | #50 | #18 | #248 |
| 2004 | #526 | #23 | #42 | #17 | #238 |
| 2005 | #541 | #29 | #64 | #14 | #280 |
| 2006 | #551 | #33 | #77 | #20 | #275 |
| 2007 | #611 | #37 | #55 | #27 | #286 |
| 2008 | #613 | #52 | #80 | #24 | #294 |
| 2009 | #644 | #56 | #79 | #26 | #293 |
| 2010 | #692 | #69 | #100 | #28 | #266 |
| 2011 | #687 | #76 | #79 | #28 | #298 |
| 2012 | #743 | #97 | #117 | #34 | #296 |
| 2013 | #746 | #112 | #110 | #29 | #290 |
| 2014 | #718 | #120 | #124 | #30 | #304 |
| 2015 | #736 | #131 | #289 | #29 | #307 |
| 2016 | #698 | #151 | #209 | #28 | #330 |
| 2017 | #732 | #166 | #269 | #32 | #287 |
| 2018 | #692 | #188 | #195 | #30 | #342 |
| 2019 | #720 | #224 | #281 | #29 | #395 |
| 2020 | #768 | #230 | #365 | #32 | #337 |
| 2021 | #765 | #256 | #300 | #32 | #327 |
| 2022 | #765 | #268 | #403 | #41 | #377 |
| 2023 | #797 | #340 | #324 | #36 | #331 |
| 2024 | #800 | #363 | #420 | #43 | #442 |
| 2025 | #843 | #384 | #434 | #41 | #445 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Ben
Names Similar to Ben
Nicknames for Ben
- Benny
- Benji
- Bennie
Famous People Named Ben
| Ben Affleck | American actor and filmmaker |
| Ben Stiller | American actor, comedian, and filmmaker |
| Ben Kingsley | British actor |
| Ben Carson | American neurosurgeon and politician |
| Ben Harper | American musician |
| Ben Roethlisberger | American football quarterback |
| Ben Foster | American actor |
| Ben Vereen | American actor, dancer, and singer |
| Ben Elton | British comedian, writer, and director |
| Ben Hogan | American professional golfer |
| Ben E. King | American soul singer and songwriter |
| Ben Mendelsohn | Australian actor |
| Ben Johnson | Canadian former sprinter and Olympic gold medalist |
Characters Named Ben
| Ben Solo | Kylo Ren - Star Wars series |
| Ben Tennyson | Ben 10 animated series |
| Ben Hur | Title character of the novel and film "Ben-Hur" |
| Ben Linus | Character from the TV series "Lost" |
| Ben Grimm | The Thing - Marvel Comics character |
| Ben Kenobi | Obi-Wan Kenobi - Star Wars series |
| Ben Skywalker | Star Wars expanded universe |
| Ben Mitchell | Character from the TV soap opera "EastEnders" |
| Ben Daimio | Character from the comic book series "Hellboy" |
| Ben Gates | Protagonist of the film series "National Treasure" |
| Ben Hargreeves | Number Six - Character from the comic book series "The Umbrella Academy" |
| Ben Stone | Character from the film "Knocked Up" |
| Ben Matlock | Title character of the TV series "Matlock" |
| Ben Wyatt | Character from the TV series "Parks and Recreation" |
| Ben Richards | Protagonist of the novel and film "The Running Man" |