The nameBjørg
Bjørg is a Norwegian girl's name. It was very common in Norway in the mid 1940s.
- Girl's name
- Norwegian
Meaning
Bjørg comes from the Old Norse bjorg, "help, protection".
Origin
Norwegian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the mid 1940s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Bjørg
Bjørg in Norway
384thmost popular girls' name in Norway in 2025
1946peak year (786 births)
9,987babies named Bjørg in Norway since 1945
Bjørg was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 4,173 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Bjørg. Half of all babies named Bjørg in Norway were born before 1953, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bjørg mean?
Bjørg comes from the Old Norse bjorg, "help, protection".
What is the origin of the name Bjørg?
Norwegian.
Is Bjørg a girl's or a boy's name?
Bjørg is a girl's name.