Belen

Belen - A very unique male name



  Nov 07,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Belen at a glance

Belen is ranked #3142 among boy baby names in 1993, with 5 births in 1993. It peaked in 1982 at #2051 and first appeared on the charts in 1982.

Rank in 1993
#3142
Births in 1993
5
Peak year
1982 (#2051)
First appeared
1982
Popularity
1 in 360,957 boys
Visitor rating
3.9/5 (9 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Belen appeared on the charts for the first time in 1982 on position #2051. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Belen and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Belen? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Belen. The baby boy name Belen was given to 5 baby boys in 1993, ranking #3142 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 360,957 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Belen peaked in popularity 44 years ago in 1982 on position 2051.



Famous with this name

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How would you rate Belen, 1-5?

Rating: 3.9/5 (9 recent votes)


Belen is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Belen is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,222 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,222.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Belen is where you live.


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Belen origin and meaning

Belen is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables. We couldn't find any information about what this name means. To see famous people named Belen, pop culture references for the name Belen and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Belen

We've found the following names that sound similar to Belen, sorted by popularity.

Blaine / Bellamy / Blayne / Blane / Baylen / Blain / Balam / Balian / Baylon / Billion /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
19933142
19903028
19822051

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
California2222

Even more about Belen


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Belen a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Belen?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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#
On chart
1982
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Belen
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 360,957
Letter count 5
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1982
1993 births +5

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