Rising since 2001, #3,181 for boys today.
Popularity of Beren since 1980
Babies named Beren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 18 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 54 |
| 2010s | 50 | 115 |
| 2020s | 26 | 138 |
Meaning & origin
Beren is a rare male name that has been gradually rising in use since 2001. As of 2025, it ranked 3,181 in the United States, with an estimated 1 in 46,164 male newborns receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 2025, the most recent year of data. The name likely draws from Old English or Germanic roots meaning 'bear,' and its modern revival may be partly influenced by literary works, though this connection is not definitively attested. Beren remains uncommon, with no recorded top states for concentration, reflecting its niche appeal.
The name Beren has multiple possible origins. It may be a modern revival of an Old English name, possibly derived from 'bera' meaning 'bear' or as a short form of Germanic names beginning with 'ber-' such as Berengar (meaning 'bear spear'). It is also found in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium as the name of Beren Erchamion, a heroic figure, which may have influenced modern usage, though the name predates Tolkien's works.
“Beren” around the world
Where Beren lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ben
Variants: Berin
Sibling names for Beren
Names that share Beren's style, for a brother or sister.
