Ben
Meaning: Son, son of the right hand
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #142
Total births: 3,531
History: Ben surged as a standalone name in the 2000s in Australia. Ben Cousins was AFL's most talented and troubled player — a story of genius and addiction that gripped the nation. Ben represents both Australian sporting talent and the human cost of fame.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2004) | #99 |
| Babies named Ben in 2004 | 93 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 3,531 |
| Peak year | 1981 (198 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #41 |
| Years in records | 1976–2004 (26 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Ben
What does the name Ben mean?
Ben means “Son, son of the right hand” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Ben?
Ben has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Son, son of the right hand”.
How popular is Ben in Australia?
Ben ranked #99 in Australia in 2004 — given to 93 babies that year.
When was Ben most popular?
Ben peaked in 1981 with 198 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Ben a boy or girl name?
Ben is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Bens in registered births are male.
How long has Ben been recorded in Australia?
Ben appears in birth records in Australia across 26 years — from 1976 through 2004.