Belen Girl

Popularity: #613 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: beh-LEN /bɛˈlɛn/

Origin: Spanish; Hebrew

Meaning: Spanish: 'beautiful'; Hebrew: 'house of God'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Belen has its roots in the Hebrew word "Bethlehem," which translates to "house of bread." This term was adopted into Greek as "Bethleem" and later into Latin as "Bethlehem," referring specifically to the biblical town of Bethlehem in Judea. The name Belen emerged in the Spanish language as a derivative of Bethlehem, particularly gaining traction in regions influenced by Spanish culture and language.

The transition from the Hebrew to the Spanish form reflects a broader linguistic evolution through the centuries, as the name was adapted and embraced in various cultures. Historically, Bethlehem is significant as the birthplace of Jesus Christ, a central figure in Christianity, which has led to the name Belen being associated with themes of hope and new beginnings.

The name appears in various religious texts and has been referenced in significant works, including the King James Bible, which was published in the early 17th century. The association with the nativity story has contributed to the name's enduring presence in Christian communities, particularly in Spain and Latin America, where it has been used as both a given name and a place name.

Culturally, Belen carries connotations of warmth and hospitality, reflective of its etymological roots in the idea of a nurturing space, akin to a home or a place of sustenance. The name has also been linked to various traditions and celebrations, particularly those surrounding Christmas, where the nativity scene is often depicted.

In some contexts, Belen may also be used as a diminutive or affectionate form of names like Isabel or Bella, further enriching its cultural resonance.

Famous people named Belen

In this section, you will find notable people named Belen. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Belen who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Belen who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Belen Rodriguez is a television presenter and model best known for her work on Italian television and her appearances in various reality shows.

Belen Esteban is a television personality best known for her appearances on Spanish talk shows and reality television.

Belen Mozo is a professional golfer best known for competing in the LPGA Tour and winning the 2006 British Ladies Amateur Championship.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Belen, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

IsabellaSofiaLuciaCamilaElena

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Belen. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

SelenaMirenMarisolLenaAdelinaRenataAlena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Belen was first seen in the United States in 1909.

Belen has ranked as high as #1315 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Belen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Belen is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Belen was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Belen.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 345 0 345
2024 431 0 431
2023 323 0 323
2022 396 6 390
2021 336 0 336
2020 308 5 303
2019 316 0 316
2018 341 0 341
2017 373 5 368
2016 374 0 374
2015 296 0 296
2014 266 0 266
2013 283 0 283
2012 273 0 273
2011 286 0 286
2010 305 0 305
2009 312 0 312
2008 321 0 321
2007 338 7 331
2006 295 7 288
2005 253 6 247
2004 276 0 276
2003 267 0 267
2002 292 0 292
2001 214 0 214
2000 229 0 229
1999 171 0 171
1998 185 0 185
1997 188 5 183
1996 157 0 157
1995 150 0 150
1994 119 6 113
1993 141 5 136
1992 147 6 141
1991 114 6 108
1990 134 7 127
1989 116 0 116
1988 109 0 109
1987 89 0 89
1986 73 0 73
1985 81 0 81
1984 73 0 73
1983 80 0 80
1982 100 8 92
1981 74 0 74
1980 62 0 62
1979 46 0 46
1978 67 0 67
1977 42 0 42
1976 66 0 66
1975 42 0 42
1974 40 0 40
1973 55 0 55
1972 46 0 46
1971 47 0 47
1970 40 0 40
1969 32 0 32
1968 25 0 25
1967 34 0 34
1966 32 0 32
1965 24 0 24
1964 37 0 37
1963 31 0 31
1962 33 0 33
1961 37 0 37
1960 41 0 41
1959 27 0 27
1958 23 0 23
1957 37 0 37
1956 22 0 22
1955 36 0 36
1954 24 0 24
1953 31 0 31
1952 25 0 25
1951 35 0 35
1950 36 0 36
1949 32 0 32
1948 22 0 22
1947 30 0 30
1946 26 0 26
1945 13 0 13
1944 17 0 17
1943 23 0 23
1942 21 0 21
1941 15 0 15
1940 22 0 22
1939 22 0 22
1938 21 0 21
1937 23 0 23
1936 24 0 24
1935 29 0 29
1934 19 0 19
1933 25 0 25
1932 23 0 23
1931 25 0 25
1930 21 0 21
1929 35 0 35
1928 29 0 29
1927 24 0 24
1926 35 0 35
1925 29 0 29
1924 28 0 28
1923 23 0 23
1922 20 0 20
1921 25 0 25
1920 24 0 24
1919 22 0 22
1918 18 0 18
1917 14 0 14
1916 15 0 15
1915 7 0 7
1914 6 0 6
1913 11 0 11
1912 8 0 8
1910 7 0 7
1909 8 0 8

Top States for Belen (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 110
29%
TX 74
19%
FL 28
7%
NJ 20
5%
NY 20
5%
NC 16
4%
MD 16
4%
GA 14
4%
IL 14
4%
AZ 11
3%
VA 11
3%
WA 9
2%
CO 8
2%
OR 6
2%
TN 6
2%
MN 5
1%
WI 5
1%
LA 5
1%
AL 5
1%