Will my child share the name Bear with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 75 UK babies named Bear per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bear in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Bear becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Bear has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 160 places in the last five years. Its peak was #342 in 2022. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Bear popular in the US as well as the UK?

Bear is more popular in the UK (#519) than in the US (#826). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Bear a popular baby name in the United States?

Bear ranks #826 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #519

Bear

Bear is a distinctive choice, ranked #519 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Bear in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#519

US Rank #826

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it sits at #826 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.