Girl · #15,292 in 2026

Bellen

Bellen is a rural commune in the Ségou Cercle in the Ségou Region of Mali. It is the most northerly within the cercle and is sparsely populated with only nine villages in an area of approximately 3,189 square kilometres (1,231 sq mi). In the 2009 census, it had a population of 6,949. The chef-lieu is the village of Sagala which is 89 kilometres (55 mi) northwest of Ségou.

Current Rank
#15,292
Peak Rank
#12,446 (2019)
Total Babies
28
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2017
First Year
2022
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#12446
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Bellen

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Bellen is a rural commune in the Ségou Cercle in the Ségou Region of Mali. It is the most northerly within the cercle and is sparsely populated with only nine villages in an area of approximately 3,189 square kilometres (1,231 sq mi). In the 2009 census, it had a population of 6,949. The chef-lieu is the village of Sagala which is 89 kilometres (55 mi) northwest of Ségou.

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The Story of Bellen

Bellen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2017, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 7 Bellens were born — ranking #12,446 that year. As of 2026, Bellen ranks #15,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Bellens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Bellen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Bellen is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Belen
  • Bellon
  • Billon
  • Belin
  • Bellin
  • Billen
  • Bilan
  • Bulen
  • Ballon
  • Bellum
  • Balan
  • Ballen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bellen

What does the name Bellen mean?
Bellen is a rural commune in the Ségou Cercle in the Ségou Region of Mali. It is the most northerly within the cercle and is sparsely populated with only nine villages in an area of approximately 3,189 square kilometres (1,231 sq mi). In the 2009 census, it had a population of 6,949. The chef-lieu is the village of Sagala which is 89 kilometres (55 mi) northwest of Ségou.
How popular is Bellen in 2026?
In 2026, Bellen ranks #15,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Bellen most popular?
Bellen reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #12,446 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Bellen a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Bellen is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Bellen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bellen include Ihla, Kaarina, Tyme. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Bellen

Bellen is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Bellen's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #12,446. Use the chart and map above to compare Bellen's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.