United States name statistics
Bear in United States
Estimated bearers
3,319
Country rank
#4731
Per 100k
1
These figures are derived directly from official statistical agency data.
Gender distribution
Based on historical birth records, this name is used predominantly male.
Male 100.0%Female 0.0%
Bear popularity by year
U.S. births per year for Bear, 1975 to 2025 (source: SSA name files).
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- 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: 86
- 2014: 131
- 2015: 134
- 2016: 187
- 2017: 198
- 2018: 207
- 2019: 244
- 2020: 250
- 2021: 288
- 2022: 332
- 2023: 299
- 2024: 302
- 2025: 286
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Bear in United States?
An estimated 3,319 people in United States are named Bear. That works out to 1 in 100,000 residents.
Is Bear a common name in United States?
Bear ranks #4731 among first names in United States.