Beren
Every Beren since 1980 — 401 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Beren
Beren is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,188 in 2025 with 37 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 401 American babies have been named Beren — about 81% boys and 19% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Beren stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Beren year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 37 | #3,188 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,406 | 26 | #4,089 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,571 | 20 | #4,903 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,866 | 22 | #4,586 |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,759 | 16 | #5,592 |
| 2020 | — | — | 17 | #5,268 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,916 | 13 | #6,457 |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,081 | 6 | #10,954 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,415 | 22 | #4,485 |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,113 | 12 | #6,773 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,029 | 14 | #6,037 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,870 | 12 | #6,684 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,400 | 7 | #9,762 |
| 2012 | — | — | 11 | #7,117 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,175 | 9 | #8,157 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,221 |
| 2009 | — | — | 7 | #9,990 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 16 | #5,461 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,504 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 10 | #7,031 |
| 2003 | — | — | 9 | #7,303 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #5,587 |
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Famous people named Beren
- Beren Saat Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Beren in 2025?
Beren ranked #3,188 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 37 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Beren?
401 babies have been named Beren in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Beren most popular?
Beren peaked in 2025, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Beren a boy or girl name?
Beren is used for both: about 19% of babies named Beren have been girls and 81% boys.
Is the name Beren rising or falling?
Beren is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Beren?
Well-known people named Beren include Beren Saat (actor).