Will my child share the name Benn with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Benn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Benn in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Benn becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Benn is declining: down 1,604 places since 2015, to #4,608 in 2020. It peaked at #419 in 1996.

Is Benn a good choice for a distinctive name?

Benn 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 Benn a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Benn is a distinctive choice, ranked #4608 in 2020. Your child is likely to be the only Benn in their class.

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UK Rank 2020

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About the Name Benn

Benn has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 778 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #419 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

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