Boy · #12,323 in 2026

Torbjorn

Torbjörn, Thorbjörn, Torbjørn, or Thorbjørn are modern Swedish, Norwegian and Danish forms of the Old Norse and Icelandic name Þorbjörn, meaning thunder and bear.

Current Rank
#12,323
Peak Rank
#10,791 (2021)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2021
First Year
2022
Last Year
2021
Peak Year
#10791
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Torbjorn

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

Torbjörn, Thorbjörn, Torbjørn, or Thorbjørn are modern Swedish, Norwegian and Danish forms of the Old Norse and Icelandic name Þorbjörn, meaning thunder and bear.

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The Story of Torbjorn

Torbjorn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2021, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 6 Torbjorns were born — ranking #10,791 that year. As of 2026, Torbjorn ranks #12,323 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Torbjorns 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 Torbjorn

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

  • Torben
  • Dearborn
  • Thorburn
  • Tarboro
  • Torpor
  • Tyburn
  • Taborn
  • Torbert
  • Tubeworm
  • Tarpon
  • Torun
  • Tarpan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Torbjorn

What does the name Torbjorn mean?
Torbjörn, Thorbjörn, Torbjørn, or Thorbjørn are modern Swedish, Norwegian and Danish forms of the Old Norse and Icelandic name Þorbjörn, meaning thunder and bear.
How popular is Torbjorn in 2026?
In 2026, Torbjorn ranks #12,323 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Torbjorn most popular?
Torbjorn reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #10,791 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Torbjorn a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Torbjorn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Torbjorn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Torbjorn include Rheo, Sioeli, Aamar. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Torbjorn

Torbjorn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2021 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Torbjorn's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #10,791. Use the chart and map above to compare Torbjorn'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.