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Bjarne

BYAR-neh /bjɑˈrne/ Norwegian

At a glance

In short
Bjarne is a male name of Norwegian and Danish origins, with a variation Bjorn. It has a long history in Scandinavia and carries an air of international flair.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1927 (#4,210)
Babies in 1927
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#2,389 in 1916
First recorded
1914

Meaning of Bjarne

Bjarne is a male name with Norwegian and Danish origins. In Norwegian, it is pronounced as BYAR-neh (/bjɑˈrne/), while in Danish it is pronounced as BYAR-nuh (/bjɑˈnə/). This name has a variation, Bjorn. Bjarne has a long history and cultural associations in Scandinavia. In terms of popularity, data for the newborns in the United States of America shows that it was given to five babies in 1927, ranking at 4210. It had similar occurrences and rankings in the years surrounding 1927, with slight fluctuations. Overall, Bjarne carries an air of Scandinavian charm and uniqueness that makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with international flair.

How to pronounce Bjarne

Norwegian

Danish

Popularity of Bjarne in the U.S.

Bjarne was last recorded in the U.S. in 1927, ranked #4,210 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,389 in 1916. It first appears in the records in 1914.

Bar and line chart: Bjarne in the U.S., 1914–1927. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 11 in 1916 and 5 in 1927. Line: rank among boy names, peak #2,389 in 1916, #4,210 in 1927.
  • Boys named Bjarne (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1914–1927. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1914⁠–⁠1927 8 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
192754,210back
192154,322▼ 36
192054,286▼ 895
191973,391▲ 788
191854,179back
1916112,389▲ 69
1915102,458▲ 193
191472,651new

Notable people named Bjarne

  • Bjarne Stroustrup is a Danish computer scientist best known for creating the C plus plus programming language.
  • Bjarne Reuter is a Danish author and screenwriter best known for children's books, young adult fiction and Busters verden.
  • Bjarne Aagaard Pedersen is a former Danish motorcycle speedway rider who won the Speedway World Cup in 2006 and 2008.
  • Bjarne Arnulf Nerem was a leading Norwegian jazz soloist who earned international recognition for his performances.
  • Bjarne Bo was a Norwegian actor.
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  • Bjarne Fredrik Berg Amdahl was a Norwegian pianist, composer and orchestra conductor.
  • Bjarne Hakon Hanssen is a Norwegian Labour Party politician who served as minister of health, labour and agriculture.
  • Bjarne Henriksen is a Danish actor known for his work in film and television.
  • Bjarne Corydon is a Danish politician and businessman who served as Finance Minister and became Director General of DR in 2025.
  • Bjarne Saltnes was a Norwegian Labour Party politician.
  • Anders Bjarne Moe was a Norwegian economist and civil servant who led the Oil Division of Norway's Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.
  • Bjarne Hodne is a Norwegian folklorist who studies folk traditions and culture.
  • Bjarne Eriksen was a Norwegian painter.
  • Bjarne Henning-Jensen was a Danish director and screenwriter who directed 21 films between 1941 and 1974.
  • Bjarne Lindstrom is a Norwegian diplomat.