Bjorn is a distinctive choice, ranked #800 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Bjorn in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#800
US Rank #767
About the Name Bjorn
Bjorn is holding steady in the rankings at #800. It reached its peak of #614 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Bjorn 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 ranks even higher at #767, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Bjorn
Unlikely. With around 41 UK babies named Bjorn per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Bjorn in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Bjorn has held a stable position around #800 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #614 in 2023 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Bjorn is more popular in the US (#767) than in the UK (#800). 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.
Bjorn ranks #767 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
41
UK babies named Bjorn (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 12 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Bjorn
Likely around 1 other Bjorn in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Bjorn Fratangelo is an American tennis coach and former professional player. In 2011, he won the boys' singles title at the French Open defeating Dominic Thiem.