Boy nameCurrently #826 in the USRising
Bear
//ˈbɛɹ//
1 syllablePeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Bear's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Bear's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Bear |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 55 |
| 2010 | 54 |
| 2011 | 85 |
| 2012 | 79 |
| 2013 | 85 |
| 2014 | 131 |
| 2015 | 134 |
| 2016 | 187 |
| 2017 | 198 |
| 2018 | 207 |
| 2019 | 244 |
| 2020 | 250 |
| 2021 | 288 |
| 2022 | 331 |
| 2023 | 299 |
| 2024 | 300 |
Bear through the decades
- Bear peaked in 2022, when 331 babies were named Bear in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Bear has risen 321% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Bear currently ranks #826 in the US and is on the rise.