Bjorn
Every Bjorn since 1925 — 5,255 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Bjorn
Bjorn is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #829 in 2025 with 298 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1925, 5,255 American babies have been named Bjorn. Its peak came in 2024, when 331 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Bjorn stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Bjorn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 298 | #829 |
| 2024 | 331 | #766 |
| 2023 | 314 | #795 |
| 2022 | 323 | #782 |
| 2021 | 327 | #766 |
| 2020 | 302 | #777 |
| 2019 | 254 | #868 |
| 2018 | 251 | #870 |
| 2017 | 220 | #947 |
| 2016 | 153 | #1,223 |
| 2015 | 100 | #1,602 |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,156 |
| 2013 | 51 | #2,425 |
| 2012 | 35 | #3,185 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2,512 |
| 2010 | 53 | #2,378 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2,849 |
| 2008 | 51 | #2,471 |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,094 |
| 2006 | 55 | #2,287 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,086 |
| 2004 | 68 | #1,817 |
| 2003 | 42 | #2,475 |
| 2002 | 48 | #2,198 |
| 2001 | 65 | #1,746 |
| 2000 | 55 | #1,896 |
| 1995 | 39 | #2,108 |
| 1990 | 37 | #2,015 |
| 1985 | 52 | #1,333 |
| 1980 | 88 | #958 |
| 1975 | 44 | #1,305 |
| 1970 | 28 | #1,620 |
| 1965 | 13 | #2,281 |
| 1960 | 9 | #2,891 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 5 | #3,741 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #4,270 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Bjorn in 2025?
Bjorn ranked #829 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 298 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Bjorn?
5,255 babies have been named Bjorn in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Bjorn most popular?
Bjorn peaked in 2024, when 331 newborns received the name.
Is Bjorn a boy or girl name?
Bjorn is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Bjorn rising or falling?
Bjorn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.