How Popular (or Rare) was Ben in 1996?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#34
1996 Rank
2,332
1996 Births
#21
Best Rank (2002)
3,190
Peak Year (2002)
36,435
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 137
Rarity Factor (1996)
Popularity Position
Top 1%
Among UK boys' names in 1996
Popular · 1 in 137 births

📊 The Ben Story

Ben is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #34 in 1996 with 2,332 recorded births. This places Ben in the top 1% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 3,190 births ranking #21. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 137 boys born was named Ben. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

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