Bjorn means bear — from the Norse/Swedish. Björn Borg IS tennis's Ice Man — five consecutive Wimbledons. In Norse mythology, warriors took bear-names for berserker strength. The name IS the Norse word for bear. One syllable of five-consecutive-Wimbledons, berserker-bear-warriors, and the Norse word for bear.
Bjorn IS the Norse word for bear. Borg won five consecutive Wimbledons. Norse warriors took bear-names for berserker strength.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Norse; Björn Borg (born 1956).
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Today
Bjorn remains a beloved choice, ranking #940 in the US. 4,951 babies have been named Bjorn since 1925.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Bjorn?
2024peak year
Bjorn reached its widest reach during the 2020s. In 2024, 330 babies received the name (ranked #767). In the present decade it sits around #940, with about 257 babies given the name annually. Bjorn has been trending upward in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 4,951 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
Bjorn's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — berserker-bear leadership. People named Bjorn tend to be powerful, Norse, and gifted at being the bear who wins five consecutive Wimbledons.
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