Belen: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced beh-LEN · 2 syllables
Inherited from Old Spanish Bellem, Beldeem, Belleem, from Ancient Greek (Bethleem), from Hebrew (bet lechem).
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- beh-LEN
- US rank (2025)
- #785
- US babies a year
- about 366 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Belen?
Belen was the #785 name in the US in 2025, given to 345 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Belen?
Half of US adults named Belen are older than 29; most are between 18 and 70. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Belen
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Mariela
- Estrella
- Janeth
- Alejandra
- Zenaida
- Esmeralda
- Reina
- Lupita
- Catalina
- Reyna
- Esperanza
- Avelina
- Mayleen
- Maren
- Julieta
- Julianna
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Questions about Belen
How do you pronounce Belen?
Belen is pronounced beh-LEN.
How popular is the name Belen?
Belen was the #785 name in the US in 2025, given to 345 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Belen?
Half of US adults named Belen are older than 29. Most are between 18 and 70.