Belen
Girl name · Greek · Hebrew · Spanish
MeaningBethlehem · Spanish
- US rank
- #785
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #671 in 2024
345 babies were named Belen in the US in 2025. It has climbed 96 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1909–2025
US births per million boys, 1982–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Belen you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 4,658 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Belen, 345 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Belen would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBelen first shows up in US birth records in 1909, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 116 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #671.
- TrendBelen has climbed 96 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #785. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedBelen is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #388, followed by Maryland (#427) and Oregon (#429). It's in the top 1,000 in 13 states.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Belen means “Bethlehem”. Our records link it to Greek, Hebrew and Spanish roots.
About the name Belen
Belen is a girl name of Greek, Hebrew and Spanish origin meaning “Bethlehem”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with B and ending in “-len”. US birth records list Belen for girls from 1909 to 2025, in 116 of those 117 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #671 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #785, with 345 babies.
Origin:Greek namesHebrew namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 23 | 43,478 girls |
| 1910s | 13 | 78,802 girls |
| 1920s | 23 | 43,802 girls |
| 1930s | 22 | 45,809 girls |
| 1940s | 15 | 66,050 girls |
| 1950s | 16 | 64,516 girls |
| 1960s | 18 | 56,085 girls |
| 1970s | 32 | 31,260 girls |
| 1980s | 49 | 20,313 girls |
| 1990s | 82 | 12,186 girls |
| 2000s | 150 | 6,663 girls |
| 2010s | 178 | 5,623 girls |
| 2020s | 219 | 4,573 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 1990s | 1.8 | 564,972 boys |
| 2000s | 1.0 | 1,020,408 boys |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 476,190 boys |
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Questions about the name Belen
What does the name Belen mean?
Belen means “Bethlehem” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Belen?
Belen has Greek, Hebrew, Spanish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Eleanor, Aurora, Penelope.
Is Belen a boy or girl name?
Belen is a girl name.
How popular is the name Belen?
Belen ranked #785 for US girls in 2025, given to 345 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#671).