Ben vs Jody
Ben leads today (#843 vs #6,838), though both are past their peak.
145 years, head to head
Babies named Ben and Jody per year in U.S. Social Security records, 1880–2025.
Head to head
2025 rank
#843 (boys)
#6,838 (girls)
Babies named in 2025
292
16
Peak year
1889
1970
Trend
Declining since 1985
Declining since 1985
Usually for
Boys
Girls & boys
Lifetime births
85,349
55,845
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