Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Ben
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1918
Peak births
1,276
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Ben
How many people are named Ben?
An estimated 36,609 living Americans are named Ben.
How rare is Ben?
Ben is uncommon among babies today, with 292 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 77.1% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Ben?
The median age of a living American named Ben is approximately 49 years, with most bearers falling between 26 and 65 years old.
Is Ben still popular?
Yes. Ben is holding steady, with 292 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Ben most common?
Ben has its strongest geographic signal in New Mexico, where it appears 4.5× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
77.1%
2025
292
All-time
85,349