Belen
How to say it: beh-LEN · /bɛˈlɛn/
Spanish form of Bethlehem, from Hebrew 'Beit Lechem' (house of bread); refers to the biblical birthplace of Jesus.
Belen was the 745th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 345 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 16% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #698 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #745 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 345 |
| Share of births | 1 in 9,609 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +16% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #698 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Momentum has carried Belen to the 2020s as its best decade yet. It sits at its peak today and should keep rising.
What goes with it
Warm, soft and crisp, Belen carries a place name heritage. Luz and Maribel pair beautifully alongside it.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Belen is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Spanish.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
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