Belen
Pronunciation: [ b-EHL-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Belen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 79 babies have been named Belen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Belen is past its peak , currently ranked #21,606 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,606
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Belen
Belen is a boy name .
Is Belen a boy or girl name? Belen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,606 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #668. Belen is more commonly used as a girl name.
Belen is currently ranked #21,606 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Belen include Bel, Bey, Beie, and Belkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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