boy's name
Benn
BEN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 763
Benn is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 2018 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1980, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Benn Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 8 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 31 |
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 77 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 29 |
How Popular Is Benn?
In 2018, Benn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Benn Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Benn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Benn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Benn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Benn
- English BEN /bɛn/
Sibling Names for Benn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Benn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Benn
How popular is the name Benn?
In 2018, Benn was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Benn a girl's or a boy's name?
Benn is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Benn?
Benn has 1 syllable.
When was Benn most popular?
Benn peaked in 1980, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.