Rising since 1991, #829 for boys today.
Popularity of Bjorn since 1925
Babies named Bjorn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 145 |
| 1970s | 397 |
| 1980s | 598 |
| 1990s | 403 |
| 2000s | 550 |
| 2010s | 1,229 |
| 2020s | 1,895 |
Meaning & origin
Bjorn is a Scandinavian name meaning 'bear', rooted in Old Norse. It entered U.S. records in 1925 but remained rare for decades. Since 1991 it has been on a steady rise, peaking in 2024 at rank 829. As of 2025, 1 in every 5,732 baby boys is named Bjorn, showing growing appeal. Its strongest states are Montana, Minnesota, and Idaho, reflecting Scandinavian heritage. The name's resurgence mirrors a broader interest in Nordic culture. Bjorn offers a strong, natural image with a straightforward pronunciation, making it a distinctive yet accessible choice for parents seeking a name with Viking-era depth.
Bjorn is a Scandinavian name from Old Norse 'bjǫrn' meaning 'bear'. It was a common name among Vikings and remains popular in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. The name gained some international recognition through tennis star Björn Borg.
Where Bjorn is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Bjorn” around the world
Where Bjorn lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: BJ, Bjorny
Variants: Björn, Bjørn, Biorn
Sibling names for Bjorn
Names that share Bjorn's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Astrid, Ingrid, Freya, Sigrid, Liv, Dagmar, Freyja, Linnea, Siri, Thora, Thyra, Valkyrie, Arna, Blenda, Brita, Edda, Erla, Freja, Glada, Gudrun, Hildur, Katrin, Kisa, Svea, Tora, Aanika, Disa, Halla, Jordis, Kalla, Kelda, Kjersten, Kjerstin, Linnae, Malin, Nanna, Ragna, Soley, Solveig, Torvi, Tove, Sunniva, Alvilda, Astryd, Birgit, Brynja, Dagny, Fryda, Gunhild, Hela, Ingri, Skadi, Valborg
Brothers: Erik, Lars, Nils, Sven, Anders, Aksel, Arne, Axel, Einar, Gunnar, Ivar, Iver, Kristofer, Leif, Loki, Oden, Odin, Rolf, Stellan, Thor, Asta, Erland, Eryk, Espen, Harald, Knute, Kristoff, Marten, Ragnar, Rune, Sigurd, Tor, Torsten, Trygve, Tyr, Valdemar, Viggo, Alarik, Attila, Eivin, Erric, Henning, Hjalmer, Jonerik, Lief, Olson, Thoren, Aarik, Drakkar, Fenrir, Fenris, Frans, Jarl, Joakim, Marte, Odinn, Thorvald
