NAME PROFILE
Ben
Ben is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'son' or 'blessed.' The name carries a sense of strength and reliability, often associated with a dependable and trustworthy character.
Key Stats
| Total births | 85,816 |
| Gender | Male (83% / 17%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%CA — 20%NY — 20%PA — 20%IL — 20%
Notable People
Ben Affleck (Actor, *Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice*) · Ben Stiller (Actor, *Zoolander*) · Ben Franklin (Founding Father, inventor, and diplomat) · Ben Kingsley (Actor, *Gandhi*) · Ben Harper (Musician, known for his blend of rock, blues, and folk)
Nicknames & Diminutives
BenBenny
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