Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Benn
//ˈbɛn//
1 syllablePeak year: 19874 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Benn's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Benn's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Benn |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 6 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 8 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 11 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
Benn through the decades
- Benn peaked in 1987, when 11 babies were named Benn in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1997–2018), use of Benn has fallen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.