Benn
Pronunciation: [ b-EHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Benn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 312 babies have been named Benn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #20,198 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,198
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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