Declining since 2021, #4,857 for boys today.
Popularity of Behr since 2007
Babies named Behr per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 169 |
| 2020s | 127 |
Meaning & origin
Behr is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 2007. It reached its peak popularity in 2021, but has since declined in usage. As of 2025, it ranks 4,857th, occurring in approximately 1 in 85,404 births. The name shares its origin with the German surname Bär, meaning 'bear,' and is likely a modern adaptation of that word or a variant of the English 'Bear.' Despite its short history as a first name, Behr fits into the contemporary trend of succinct, nature-inspired names. It has yet to appear in any state's top lists, and no famous bearers are widely known, giving it a fresh, uncharted appeal for parents seeking a distinctive choice.
Behr likely originates as a variant of the German surname Bär, meaning 'bear'. The name may also be related to the Middle High German word 'ber' for bear. As a given name, Behr is a modern coinage, possibly influenced by surname usage or the popular trend of short, strong-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Bear
Sibling names for Behr
Names that share Behr's style, for a brother or sister.
