The nameThorbjørn
Thorbjørn is a Norwegian boy's name. It was given in Norway mostly in the late 1940s.
- Boy's name
- Norwegian
Meaning
Thorbjørn comes from the Old Norse Thor, the god of thunder, and bjorn, "bear".
Origin
Norwegian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the late 1940s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Thorbjørn
Thorbjørn in Norway
350thmost popular boys' name in Norway in 2025
1949peak year (48 births)
1,272babies named Thorbjørn in Norway since 1945
Thorbjørn was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 331 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Thorbjørn. Half of all babies named Thorbjørn in Norway were born before 1964, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Thorbjørn in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thorbjørn mean?
Thorbjørn comes from the Old Norse Thor, the god of thunder, and bjorn, "bear".
What is the origin of the name Thorbjørn?
Norwegian.
Is Thorbjørn a girl's or a boy's name?
Thorbjørn is a boy's name.