Bear
Bear is a distinctive choice, ranked #360 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Bear in their class.
About the Name Bear
Bear has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 160 places in five years. It was most popular in 2022 at #342 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.
Bear is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Bear in their class.
In the US it sits at #826 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Bear
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Bear
Almost certainly the only Bear in the class
UK Popularity (2007–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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