The nameBjörn
Björn is a Scandinavian boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
From the Old Norse björn, "bear".
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Famous people named Björn
- Björn Borg, Swedish tennis player
Popularity of the name Björn
Björn in France
1055thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2021peak year (75 births)
615babies named Björn in France since 1900
Björn was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 325 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Björn. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Björn in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 53 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Björn mean?
From the Old Norse björn, "bear".
What is the origin of the name Björn?
Scandinavian.
Is Björn a girl's or a boy's name?
Björn is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Björn?
Björn Borg, Swedish tennis player.