How Many People Are Named Bear?
Complete statistics for the name Bear: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Bear is a very rare name for boys, with only 3,041 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 108,511 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2022 with 331 births, showing it's still on the rise among younger parents.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents leadership and authority.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 8All 3,066 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Bear Through the Generations
Bear's journey through the generations reflects a modern trend, with the majority of its bearers being under 30 years old. This indicates that it's a name chosen by contemporary parents, with only 16 individuals aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. The name's popularity surged in 2022, suggesting it's becoming increasingly popular among new families.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Bear
Bear is an English given name and nickname and is derived from the animal of the same name. It has been among the 1,000 most popular names for boys in the United Kingdom since 2015 and the United States since 2018.…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Bear's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Bear
How Many People Have the Name Bear?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,994 people in the United States currently share the name Bear. That works out to roughly 1 in every 36,852 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Bear a Common or Rare Name?
Bear is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Bear Mean?
Bear means "creative variant of Bear" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Bear in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Bear Most Popular?
The name Bear reached peak popularity in 2022, with 331 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Bear?
Approximately 8,994 people named Bear live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,994. That works out to roughly 1 in 36,852 Americans.
Is Bear a rare name?
Bear is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 36,852 Americans has this name.
What does the name Bear mean?
Bear means "creative variant of Bear" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Bear more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Bear are male and 0% are female.
When was Bear most popular?
Bear peaked in 2022 with 331 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.