Will my child share the name Bence with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Bence per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bence in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Bence becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bence is declining: down 1,490 places since 2018, to #2,814 in 2023. It peaked at #1,281 in 2014.

Is Bence a good choice for a distinctive name?

Bence is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Bence a popular baby name in the United States?

Bence does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Bence

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Bence is a distinctive choice, ranked #2814 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Bence in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

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About the Name Bence

Bence has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 828 places in five years. It was most popular in 2014 at #1281 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2005.

Bence is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Bence in their class.