Belen Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Belen is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Belen?
Belen is spelled B-E-L-E-N. The name has 5 letters.
Belen at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Belen” is derived from the Spanish word for “Bethlehem,” which means “house of bread” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- “Belen” is commonly associated with the Spanish name for Bethlehem, reflecting its biblical origin related to the birthplace of Jesus.
- Pronunciation
- beh-LEHN · 2 syllables
Belen Popularity in 2025
Rank#785
Recorded Births345
- Girls usage fell 114 places to #785 and recorded 86 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Belen Mean?
The name “Belen” is derived from the Spanish word for “Bethlehem,” which means “house of bread” in Hebrew.
Origin: “Belen” is commonly associated with the Spanish name for Bethlehem, reflecting its biblical origin related to the birthplace of Jesus.
How Do You Pronounce Belen?
Pronunciationbeh-LEHN
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Belen?
- History
- The use of “Belen” as a given name corresponds to its longstanding presence as a geographical and religious term in Christian contexts, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries.
- Cultural notes
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, “Belen” symbolizes the nativity scene representing the birth of Jesus Christ, especially during Christmas.
Belen Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 345 | #785 |
| 2024 | Girls | 431 | #671 |
| 2023 | Girls | 323 | #842 |
| 2022 | Girls | 390 | #742 |
| 2022 | Boys | 6 | #10,863 |
| 2021 | Girls | 336 | #826 |
| 2020 | Girls | 303 | #881 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5 | #12,022 |
| 2019 | Girls | 316 | #849 |
| 2018 | Girls | 341 | #798 |
| 2017 | Girls | 368 | #756 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 374 | #762 |
| 2015 | Girls | 296 | #927 |
| 2014 | Girls | 266 | #997 |
| 2013 | Girls | 283 | #902 |
| 2012 | Girls | 273 | #936 |
| 2011 | Girls | 286 | #913 |
| 2010 | Girls | 305 | #872 |
| 2009 | Girls | 312 | #879 |
| 2008 | Girls | 321 | #868 |
| 2007 | Girls | 331 | #853 |
| 2007 | Boys | 7 | #9,788 |
| 2006 | Girls | 288 | #918 |
When Was Belen Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
431 recorded births
National rank #671
2022 · Girls
390 recorded births
National rank #742
2016 · Girls
374 recorded births
National rank #762
2017 · Girls
368 recorded births
National rank #756
Where Belen Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #388 | 17 |
| MD | #427 | 12 |
| OR | #429 | 8 |
| CA | #432 | 77 |
| VA | #484 | 16 |
| TX | #539 | 59 |
| FL | #674 | 25 |
| SC | #688 | 6 |