Bjorn
boy name#829 in 2025Bjorn entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #765 in 2021, ranks #829 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1925–2025
#829
rank today
#765
peak (2021)
298
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4197 |
| 1940s | #3430 |
| 1950s | #3637 |
| 1960s | #2259 |
| 1970s | #1582 |
| 1980s | #1294 |
| 1990s | #2082 |
| 2000s | #2189 |
| 2010s | #1814 |
| 2020s | #786 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Bjorn has been most popular in MN, CA, WA.
Living bearers
About 5,100 people named Bjorn are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Bjorn is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Bjorn in 2025?
- Bjorn ranks #829 among US boy names in 2025, with 298 babies given the name.
- When was the name Bjorn most popular?
- Bjorn peaked in 2021, reaching #765 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Bjorn with classmates?
- Bjorn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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