11,685births recorded
16Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Sweden
#22Sweden 2025
Björn is a boy name family recorded 11,685 times in 16 countries since 1925. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#22 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2025, at 429.8 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
Rank in countries that publish top lists only
All forms of Björn
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Björn | Swedish | 5,255 | 🇺🇸 United States | #829 | 2024 | ▲ 233 % |
| Björn | Swedish | 2,427 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #22 | 2025 | ▲ 737 % |
| Björn | Swedish | 1,150 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #1350 | 1995 | ▼ 17 % |
| Björn | Swedish | 615 | 🇫🇷 France | #1458 | 2021 | ▲ 194 % |
| Björn | Swedish | 574 | 🏴 England & Wales | #556 | 2025 | ▲ 437 % |
| Björn | Swedish | 463 | 🇩🇰 Denmark | #43 | 2025 | – |
Questions about Björn
How popular is the name Björn?
In 2025 it ranked #22 in Sweden. Official registers record 11,685 births across 16 countries.
When was Björn most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2025, at 429.8 births per 100,000.
Is Björn a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Björn is a boy name.