Belen Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Belen is a Spanish name that originates from the word for Bethlehem, meaning 'house of bread'. It evolved from the Latin form of the biblical town name. The name is associated with the nativity and has gained popularity in Spanish-speaking cultures due to its religious significance. Traits often attributed to the name include kindness and warmth, and it is recognized for its historical and cultural relevance.
The name Belen is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Belen has been too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Belen' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9449th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 16086th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17702nd out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1987th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1717th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1958th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1992nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1395th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 940th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 816th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Belen' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Belen"
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɛn/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Belen is derived from the Spanish word for 'Bethlehem', which means 'house of bread'. It is often used in reference to the biblical town where Jesus was born.
Meaning
house of bread
Language Evolution
Bethlehem (Latin: Bethlehem), Belen (Spanish)
Biblical Background
Belen is associated with the biblical town of Bethlehem, significant for its role in the nativity story of Jesus.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries, especially during the 20th century, as a result of its religious significance.
Variants & Derivatives
Belén, Belenus
Modern Popularity & Image
Belen is perceived as a traditional and religious name, often associated with kindness and warmth.
Famous People
Belen Rodriguez (Argentine showgirl), Belen Esteban (Spanish television personality)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Belen"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Belen"
"Belen" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9449th of 16616 | 38 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 16086th of 24088 | 25 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 17702nd of 23106 | 16 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1987th of 9107 | 324 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1717th of 9204 | 407 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1958th of 12526 | 585 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1992nd of 19264 | 700 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1395th of 27321 | 1,719 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 940th of 35406 | 4,180 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 816th of 30306 | 4,025 |
Regional Popularity of "Belen" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
49.75% 3143rd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Belen" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
47.08% 1114th/2366 |
49.56% 566th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
42.63% 1003rd/2353 |
44.34% 686th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
79.47% 1931st/2430 |
41.43% 1182nd/2853 |
36.97% 1026th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
80.73% 2371st/2937 |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
38.37% 1350th/3518 |
23.19% 938th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
51.56% 1900th/3685 |
- |
28.03% 1456th/5194 |
10.61% 670th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
36.36% 1666th/4582 |
34.20% 1766th/5164 |
15.51% 1134th/7313 |
7.10% 530th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
37.68% 1501st/3984 |
25.38% 1139th/4487 |
11.96% 816th/6822 |
8.97% 563rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Belen"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Belen" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.