4,658births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
2022Peak · Alberta
#360England & Wales 2025
Bear is a boy name family recorded 4,658 times in 8 countries since 1975. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#360 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2022, at 34.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Bear
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear | English | 3,356 | 🇺🇸 United States | #853 | 2022 | ▲ 138 % |
| Bear | English | 1,147 | 🏴 England & Wales | #360 | 2022 | ▲ 299 % |
| Bear | English | 53 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1355 | 2020 | – |
| Bear | English | 51 | 🏴 Scotland | #441 | 2020 | – |
| Bear | English | 28 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | – | 2022 | – |
| Bear | English | 13 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | #442 | 2023 | – |
Questions about Bear
How popular is the name Bear?
In 2025 it ranked #360 in England & Wales. Official registers record 4,658 births across 8 countries.
When was Bear most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2022, at 34.8 births per 100,000.
Is Bear a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Bear is a boy name.