Boys name · California
Ben in California
Ben was the 755th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 34 babies named Ben that year. Since 1910, California families have named 6,078 babies Ben.
Popularity over time
Ben in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 8 | 88th |
| 1926 | 45 | 147th |
| 1943 | 53 | 189th |
| 1959 | 98 | 237th |
| 1976 | 58 | 334th |
| 1992 | 34 | 647th |
| 2009 | 49 | 591st |
| 2025 | 34 | 755th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 88th in 1910 to 755th in 2025.
The most babies named Ben in California in a single year was 117, in 1962. Its best showing was 82nd among boys names in 1916.
Across the country, Ben reached its best rank of 16th in New Mexico (1911). See Ben in every state →
How popular is Ben in California?
Ben was the 755th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 34 babies named Ben that year. Since 1910, California families have named 6,078 babies Ben.
How many babies are named Ben in California?
In 2025, 34 babies were named Ben in California. The most babies named Ben in California in a single year was 117, in 1962.
What is the rank of Ben in California?
Ben ranked 755th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 82nd among boys names in 1916.
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.