Boys name · Illinois
Ben in Illinois
Babies born in Illinois have been named Ben 2,820 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #1309 most common boys name there, on 5 births.
Popularity over time
Ben in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 12 | #118 |
| 1926 | 26 | #225 |
| 1943 | 24 | #239 |
| 1959 | 37 | #277 |
| 1976 | 25 | #342 |
| 1992 | 10 | #699 |
| 2009 | 10 | #876 |
| 2025 | 5 | #1309 |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois ran from #70 in 1911 to #1309 in 2025, starting at #118 in 1910 and ending at #1309 in 2025.
No year in Illinois had more Ben births than 1914, when 78 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in Illinois was #70, in 1911.
Its highest rank in any state was #16, in New Mexico in 1911. See Ben in every state →
How popular is Ben in Illinois?
Babies born in Illinois have been named Ben 2,820 times in years with 5 or more births, the first being 1910. In 2025 it was the #1309 most common boys name there, on 5 births.
How many babies are named Ben in Illinois?
Illinois recorded 5 births of babies named Ben in 2025.
What is the rank of Ben in Illinois?
Ben's 2025 rank among boys names in Illinois was #1309.
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.