The baby name Bjorn is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bjœrn/ (Swedish/Norwegian); approx. "BYORN" in English.
Bjorn is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Bjorn is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /bjœrn/ (Swedish/Norwegian); approx. "BYORN" in English.
Bjorn is Norse in Origin.
Bjorn is a masculine given name from Old Norse Bjǫrn, meaning “bear,” a potent emblem of strength and protection across Germanic cultures. Attested in Viking Age runic inscriptions and saga literature, it functioned both as a personal name and as part of warrior bynames. Medieval rulers, chieftains, and later Scandinavian notables bore the name, helping it persist into modern times; in the 20th century it gained wider international notice through Swedish cultural and sporting figures.
Standard forms are Björn in Swedish, German, and Icelandic, and Bjørn in Norwegian and Danish; the diacritic‑free Bjorn is common in English contexts. Related or historical forms include Bjarni (Old Norse diminutive), Bjarne (Scandinavian), Biorn (medieval), and the cognate literary Old English Beorn. Patronymic surnames such as Björnsson and Björnsdóttir derive directly from the name. Today Bjorn remains steady across Scandinavia and northern Europe, valued for its heritage weight, brisk sound, and straightforward, animal‑strong meaning.
| Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson was a Norwegian politician and writer, best known for his role in shaping Norway's national identity. He wrote the lyrics to the Norwegian national anthem, 'Ja, vi elsker dette landet,' and won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1903. His works often focused on themes of national pride and social issues. | Björn Andrésen Björn Andrésen is best known for his role as Tadzio in the 1971 film 'Death in Venice', which brought him international fame. He is a Swedish musician and actor, born in 1955, who also appeared in films like 'Midsommar'. | Björn Skifs Björn Skifs is a Swedish singer and actor best known for his music career and for representing Sweden twice in the Eurovision Song Contest, in 1978 and 1981. He has also worked as a songwriter and screenwriter. |
| Björn Granath Björn Granath was a Swedish actor best known for his role in the film 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. He appeared in numerous Swedish films and television series throughout his career, including 'Evil' and 'The Best Intentions'. | Björn Gustafsson Björn Gustafsson is a Swedish actor and comedian best known for his role in the comedy show 'Parlamentet'. He gained widespread attention with his humorous performances at the Melodifestivalen, Sweden's national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, in 2008. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 836 |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| MT | 0 | #42 | 2 | 1,767 | |
| Iceland | Boys | 0 | #58 | 16 | 131 |
| AL | 0 | #75 | 2 | 2,372 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #133 | 3,236 | 5,873 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #154 | 23 | 4,064 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| Sweden | Boys | 2020 | #176 | 2 | 1,548 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #205 | 2 | 5,198 | |
| NL | 0 | #206 | 202 | 2,481 | |
| Belgium | Boys | 2004 | #209 | 24 | 411 |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #218 | 18 | 6,830 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 4,970 |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #227 | 1 | 4,141 |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| PT | 0 | #249 | 2 | 4,161 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #253 | 20 | 6,876 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #257 | 3 | 3,997 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #276 | 23 | 5,122 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #278 | 29 | 2,588 |
| SG | 0 | #278 | 5 | 11,010 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #310 | 16 | 7,401 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #338 | 3 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #370 | 14 | 11,440 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #375 | 13 | 2,865 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #380 | 2 | 7,951 |
| ZA | 0 | #401 | 47 | 14,421 | |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #520 | 7 | 12,621 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #558 | 4 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #564 | 2 | 10,162 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #583 | 330 | 7,044 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #655 | 11 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #655 | 43 | 17,960 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #675 | 8 | 3,552 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #782 | 4 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #885 | 302 | 25,619 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #899 | 32 | 5,610 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #913 | 40 | 5,697 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #919 | 8 | 14,506 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,031 | 3 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,080 | 13 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 10 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,435 | 37 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,604 | 11 | 28,008 |
Bjorn is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:
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