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Bijan

Boy name

Bijan has been given to 1,027 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It peaked in 1991. In 2025, about 1 in 213,510 boys was named Bijan.

Meaning & origin

Borrowed from Persian بیژن.

Origin: Persian

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,027

Peak year

1991 (71 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1968

10-year trend

▲ +33%

Gender split

3% girls / 97% boys

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Sibling name ideas for Bijan

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FAQ

How popular is the name Bijan?

Bijan has been given to 1,027 babies in the U.S. since 1968. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Bijan peak?

Bijan peaked in 1991, when 71 babies were given the name.

Is Bijan a girl or boy name?

Bijan is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Bijan are boys).

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