Bear: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced BAIR · 1 syllable
* As an English surname, related to bear * As a German surname, spelling variant of Baer and Bahr
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- BAIR
- US rank (2025)
- #853
- US babies a year
- about 341 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Modern, Rising, Nature
How popular is Bear?
Bear was the #853 name in the US in 2025, given to 286 babies. It’s rising: up 168% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #853 |
| England & Wales | #359 |
| Scotland | #350 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Bear?
Half of US adults named Bear are older than 20; most are between 18 and 22. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Bear
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Bear
How do you pronounce Bear?
Bear is pronounced BAIR.
How popular is the name Bear?
Bear was the #853 name in the US in 2025, given to 286 babies. It’s rising: up 168% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Bear?
Half of US adults named Bear are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 22.