Boys name · California
Ben in California
In 2025, 34 babies born in California were named Ben, making it the #755 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 6,078.
Popularity over time
Ben in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | #88 |
| 1926 | 45 | #147 |
| 1943 | 53 | #189 |
| 1959 | 98 | #237 |
| 1976 | 58 | #334 |
| 1992 | 34 | #647 |
| 2009 | 49 | #591 |
| 2025 | 34 | #755 |
The most Ben births in California in a single year was 117, in 1962. Its highest rank in California came in 1916, at #82.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #82 in 1916 to #755 in 2025, starting at #88 in 1910 and ending at #755 in 2025.
New Mexico gave Ben its highest national rank, #16, in 1911. See Ben in every state →
How popular is Ben in California?
In 2025, 34 babies born in California were named Ben, making it the #755 most popular boys name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910, add up to 6,078.
How many babies are named Ben in California?
California recorded 34 births of babies named Ben in 2025.
What is the rank of Ben in California?
Ben ranked #755 among boys names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.