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Boy’s name · US records 1880–2024

Ben

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Ben appeared in the US boy naming records from 1880 through 2024, reaching its highest point in 1918. It is a 1-syllable boy name ranked #342 by total recorded use. Common spelling relatives include Benn.

#342boy rank
1918peak year
1syllables

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