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Ben

male

Meaning

"Son"

A short form of Benjamin or Benedict, also a Hebrew word meaning son, widely used as an independent given name.

Biblical

Popularity History of Ben

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#801Top 1000

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#801

Ben was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-5

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ben Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ben.

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Benny
Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ben

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, English
Syllables1
Length3 letters

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