Bjorn Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Bjorn is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Bjorn?
Bjorn is spelled B-J-O-R-N. The name has 5 letters.
Bjorn at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Bjorn means “bear” in Old Norse.
- Origin
- Bjorn is commonly associated with Old Norse origins and is used in Scandinavian countries.
- Pronunciation
- Byorn · 1 syllable
Bjorn Popularity in 2025
Rank#829
Recorded Births298
- Boys usage fell 63 places to #829 and recorded 33 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Bjorn Mean?
Bjorn means “bear” in Old Norse.
Origin: Bjorn is commonly associated with Old Norse origins and is used in Scandinavian countries.
How Do You Pronounce Bjorn?
PronunciationByorn
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name Bjorn?
- History
- The name Bjorn appears in various Old Norse sagas and historical records, indicating its longstanding usage in Nordic regions.
Bjorn Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 298 | #829 |
| 2024 | Boys | 331 | #766 |
| 2023 | Boys | 314 | #795 |
| 2022 | Boys | 323 | #782 |
| 2021 | Boys | 327 | #765 |
| 2020 | Boys | 302 | #777 |
| 2019 | Boys | 254 | #868 |
| 2018 | Boys | 251 | #870 |
| 2017 | Boys | 220 | #947 |
| 2016 | Boys | 153 | #1,221 |
| 2015 | Boys | 100 | #1,599 |
| 2014 | Boys | 63 | #2,154 |
| 2013 | Boys | 51 | #2,424 |
| 2012 | Boys | 35 | #3,179 |
| 2011 | Boys | 49 | #2,504 |
| 2010 | Boys | 53 | #2,375 |
| 2009 | Boys | 42 | #2,847 |
| 2008 | Boys | 51 | #2,467 |
| 2007 | Boys | 65 | #2,094 |
| 2006 | Boys | 55 | #2,285 |
| 2005 | Boys | 59 | #2,081 |
| 2004 | Boys | 68 | #1,815 |
| 2003 | Boys | 42 | #2,470 |
| 2002 | Boys | 48 | #2,195 |
When Was Bjorn Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
331 recorded births
National rank #766
2021 · Boys
327 recorded births
National rank #765
2022 · Boys
323 recorded births
National rank #782
2023 · Boys
314 recorded births
National rank #795
Where Bjorn Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MT | #173 | 7 |
| MN | #263 | 23 |
| ID | #332 | 7 |
| CO | #366 | 17 |
| OR | #378 | 10 |
| UT | #473 | 9 |
| WA | #474 | 15 |
| WI | #484 | 10 |