Behr
Every Behr since 2007 — 323 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Behr
Behr is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,876 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2007, 323 American babies have been named Behr. Its peak came in 2021, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Behr stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Behr year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,876 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,943 |
| 2023 | 19 | #5,095 |
| 2022 | 24 | #4,320 |
| 2021 | 26 | #4,028 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4,292 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,238 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,130 |
| 2017 | 22 | #4,484 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,588 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,035 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,275 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,285 |
| 2012 | 14 | #6,032 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,293 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,070 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,749 |
| 2008 | 10 | #7,760 |
| 2007 | 7 | #9,883 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Behr in 2025?
Behr ranked #4,876 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Behr?
323 babies have been named Behr in the United States since 2007, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Behr most popular?
Behr peaked in 2021, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Behr a boy or girl name?
Behr is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Behr rising or falling?
Behr is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.