How Popular (or Rare) was Ben in 1998?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#29
1998 Rank
2,640
1998 Births
#21
Best Rank (2002)
3,190
Peak Year (2002)
36,435
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 118
Rarity Factor (1998)

📊 The Ben Story

Ben is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #29 in 1998 with 2,640 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 3,190 births ranking #21. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 13.2%. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 118 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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