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Bjorn

Bjorn is a boy name of Old Norse origin, meaning Bear.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginOld Norse
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables1
  • US rank#723

What does Bjorn mean?

Bear

How popular is Bjorn?

Bjorn has been given to 3,647 babies in the United States since 1925, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

About 1 in 5,574 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Bjorn per year in the United States, 1925–2020. Source: Social Security Administration
3,647 Babies named since 1925
2010s Peak decade
Rising Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Bjorn

What does the name Bjorn mean?

Bjorn means Bear. It is of Old Norse origin.

Is Bjorn a boy's or a girl's name?

Bjorn is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Bjorn?

Bjorn has been given to 3,647 babies in the United States since 1925, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.