Boys name · Illinois
Ben in Illinois
Ben was the 1309th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Ben that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,820 babies Ben.
Popularity over time
Ben in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 12 | 118th |
| 1926 | 26 | 225th |
| 1943 | 24 | 239th |
| 1959 | 37 | 277th |
| 1976 | 25 | 342nd |
| 1992 | 10 | 699th |
| 2009 | 10 | 876th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1309th |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 118th in 1910 to 1309th in 2025.
The most babies named Ben in Illinois in a single year was 78, in 1914. Its best showing was 70th among boys names in 1911.
Across the country, Ben reached its best rank of 16th in New Mexico (1911). See Ben in every state →
How popular is Ben in Illinois?
Ben was the 1309th most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 5 babies named Ben that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 2,820 babies Ben.
How many babies are named Ben in Illinois?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Ben in Illinois. The most babies named Ben in Illinois in a single year was 78, in 1914.
What is the rank of Ben in Illinois?
Ben ranked 1309th among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 70th among boys names in 1911.
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.