Bjorn
Bjorn is a boys' name of Norse origin meaning “bear.” It ranked #829 in the United States in 2025. Bjorn (Björn) is an Old Norse name meaning 'bear,' one of the most powerful animal symbols in Norse mythology.
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how do you pronounce Bjorn?
BYORN
where does the name Bjorn come from?
A Scandinavian name meaning bear, from the Old Norse Bjǫrn. Its many spellings include Björn, Bjørn, Bjorne, Beorn and the rarer Bjôrn, Biorn and Latinized Biornus, with Brum as the Portuguese form; it is mainly a male given name, occasionally a surname.
The berserkers, elite Viking warriors, were said to channel the spirit of the bear in battle. Bjorn Ironside was a legendary Viking king and son of Ragnar Lothbrok.
how popular is this name?
Bjorn has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 11 years since 1977, and fell outside it for 38. It peaked at #765 in 2021, and ranked #829 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #829 |
| 2024 | #766 |
| 2023 | #795 |
| 2022 | #782 |
| 2021 | #765 |
| 2020 | #777 |
| 2019 | #868 |
| 2018 | #870 |
| 2017 | #947 |
| 1980 | #957 |
| 1977 | #989 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Bjorn fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Bjorn
In Swedish and Finnish, Nalle is used as a nickname for Björn.
what are the nicknames and variants of Bjorn?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Bjorn?
- Björn Borg (Swedish tennis champion)
- Bjorn Ironside (legendary Viking king)
what names are similar to Bjorn?
what names go well with Bjorn?
Sibling names that share Bjorn's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Bjorn
What does the name Bjorn mean?
Bjorn means “bear”.
What is the origin of the name Bjorn?
Bjorn comes from the Norse naming tradition. Related forms include Björn, Bjørn, Beorn and Biorn.
How popular is the name Bjorn?
Bjorn ranked #829 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2021, at #765, and it has spent 11 years in the top 1,000 since 1977.
Is Bjorn a boy or girl name?
Bjorn is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Bjorn?
Bjorn is pronounced BYORN, with 1 syllable.
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