How popular is the name Bear in 2025?

Bear ranks #853 among US boy names in 2025, with 286 babies given the name.

When was the name Bear most popular?

Bear peaked in 2022, reaching #760 among US boy names.

Bear will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name#853 in 2025

Bear entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #760 in 2022, ranks #853 today — a steady, dependable choice.

#853

rank today

#760

peak (2022)

286

babies in 2025

stable

a steady, dependable choice

Over the last decade, Bear has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.

About 3,300 people named Bear are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Bear is a kid of about 5 — this name's wave is very recent.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Bear in 2025?: Bear ranks #853 among US boy names in 2025, with 286 babies given the name.
When was the name Bear most popular?: Bear peaked in 2022, reaching #760 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Bear with classmates?: Bear will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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