Boy · #10,791 in 2026

Fjord

In physical geography, a fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet with steep sides or cliffs in a valley created by a former glacier, which has since become inundated with water. They are the glacial equivalent of drowned river valleys, known as rias. Fjords exist on the coasts of Antarctica, the Arctic, and surrounding landmasses of the northern and southern hemispheres.

Current Rank
#10,791
Peak Rank
#8,062 (2020)
Total Babies
15
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2020
First Year
2021
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#8062
Peak Rank
15
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Fjord

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

In physical geography, a fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet with steep sides or cliffs in a valley created by a former glacier, which has since become inundated with water. They are the glacial equivalent of drowned river valleys, known as rias. Fjords exist on the coasts of Antarctica, the Arctic, and surrounding landmasses of the northern and southern hemispheres.

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Etymology
Important fjords and lakes in Norway . Note: The part of the map showing the northern fjords has a considerably smaller scale. Blurred coastlines = skerries The word fjord is borrowed from Norwegian , where it is pronounced [ ˈfjuːr ] , [ ˈfjøːr ] , [ ˈfjuːɽ ] or [ ˈfjøːɽ ] in various dialects and has a more general meaning, referring in many cases to any long, narrow body of water, inlet or channel (for example, see Oslofjord ). The Norwegian word is inherited from Old Norse fjǫrðr , a noun which refers to a 'lake-like' body of water used for passage and ferrying and is closely related to the

The Story of Fjord

Fjord first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2020, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 9 Fjords were born — ranking #8,062 that year. As of 2026, Fjord ranks #10,791 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 15 Fjords have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Fjord

Phonetically similar names — useful when Fjord is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Fiord
  • Ford
  • Floored
  • Fjords
  • Forde
  • Foard
  • Fnord
  • Flowered
  • Fard
  • Froward
  • Floured
  • Phard

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fjord

What does the name Fjord mean?
In physical geography, a fjord is a long, narrow sea inlet with steep sides or cliffs in a valley created by a former glacier, which has since become inundated with water. They are the glacial equivalent of drowned river valleys, known as rias. Fjords exist on the coasts of Antarctica, the Arctic, and surrounding landmasses of the northern and southern hemispheres.
How popular is Fjord in 2026?
In 2026, Fjord ranks #10,791 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Fjord most popular?
Fjord reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #8,062 that year with 9 babies given the name.
Is Fjord a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Fjord is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Fjord?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fjord include Hasten, Barin, Olawale. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Fjord

Fjord is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2020 and has accumulated 15 births in the dataset. Fjord's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #8,062. Use the chart and map above to compare Fjord's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.