Compare two names
Ben and Benn side by side: Ben peaked in 1918 and Benn in 1980; in 2025 they were given to 292 and 0 babies.
Ben and Benn, year by year
Girls and boys together; Ben solid, Benn dashed.
| Ben | Benn | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 292 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | #843 among boys’ names | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 85,816 | 382 |
| Peak year | 1918 | 1980 |
| Girls | 1% | 0% |
| Alive, estimated | 38,200 | 293 |
| Median age | 51 | 44 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.