Bijan
Boy nameBijan 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
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
Names with a similar vibe
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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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