How Many People Are Named Behr?
Complete statistics for the name Behr: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Behr is a very rare name, predominantly given to boys, with only 301 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,097,898 Americans. Almost all of these individuals are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 303 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Behr Through the Generations
Behr, a name that's seen a surge in popularity in recent years, peaked in 2021 with 26 births. With an average age of 9, it's clear that Behr is a name embraced by younger parents. The majority of those named Behr are under 30, suggesting it's a relatively new choice in the realm of personal names, with a strong presence among the younger generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Behr's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Behr
How Many People Have the Name Behr?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,556 people in the United States currently share the name Behr. That works out to roughly 1 in every 93,208 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Behr a Common or Rare Name?
Behr 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 Behr Mean?
Behr means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Behr in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Behr Most Popular?
The name Behr reached peak popularity in 2021, with 26 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 Behr?
Approximately 3,556 people named Behr live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,556. That works out to roughly 1 in 93,208 Americans.
Is Behr a rare name?
Behr is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 93,208 Americans has this name.
What does the name Behr mean?
Behr means "modern American coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Behr more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Behr are male and 0% are female.
When was Behr most popular?
Behr peaked in 2021 with 26 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.