Bjorn
Boy name · English · German · Icelandic · Old Norse · Scandinavian
Meaningbear · Scandinavian
- US rank
- #829
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #765 in 2021
298 babies were named Bjorn in the US in 2025. It has dropped 52 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1925–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Bjorn you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,731 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Bjorn, 298 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Bjorn would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryBjorn first shows up in US birth records in 1925, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 100 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2021, when it reached #765.
- Then vs nowBjorn is 6.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 35,714 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,731.
- TrendBjorn has slipped 52 places over the last five years and now sits at #829. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedBjorn is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #173, followed by Minnesota (#263) and Idaho (#332). It's in the top 1,000 in 19 states.
- MeaningIn Scandinavian, Bjorn means “bear”. Our records link it to English, German and Icelandic roots.
- OriginBjorn is the #3 most popular Icelandic boy name in the US. That's out of 20 Icelandic boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Bjorn
Bjorn is a boy name of English, German and Icelandic origin meaning “bear”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with B and ending in “-orn”. US birth records list Bjorn for boys from 1925 to 2025, in 73 of those 101 years. Its best year was 2021, when it ranked #765 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #829, with 298 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman namesIcelandic namesOld Norse namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,702,703 boys |
| 1950s | 1.4 | 709,220 boys |
| 1960s | 7.7 | 129,534 boys |
| 1970s | 24 | 41,494 boys |
| 1980s | 33 | 30,713 boys |
| 1990s | 21 | 48,286 boys |
| 2000s | 28 | 36,284 boys |
| 2010s | 66 | 15,078 boys |
| 2020s | 183 | 5,469 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Bjorn
What does the name Bjorn mean?
Bjorn means “bear” in Scandinavian.
What is the origin of the name Bjorn?
Bjorn has English, German, Icelandic, Old Norse, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Bjorn a boy or girl name?
Bjorn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Bjorn?
Bjorn ranked #829 for US boys in 2025, given to 298 babies. Its best year was 2021 (#765).