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Fjord

fyord /fjɔrd/

At a glance

In short
Fjord is a captivating Norwegian name for a baby boy, meaning a narrow sea inlet. With a unique sound, it embodies strength and tranquility.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2021 (#10,799)
Babies in 2021
6 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#8,067 in 2020
First recorded
2020

Meaning of Fjord

Fjord is a unique and captivating name for a baby boy. Originating from the Norwegian language, Fjord refers to a narrow, deep inlet of sea between high cliffs or mountains. This scenic and natural association makes Fjord an appealing choice for parents seeking a name that embodies strength and tranquility. The pronunciation of Fjord is fyord (/fjɔrd/), with the "f" sounding like "fy" and the "j" being pronounced as a soft "y". Although it is not commonly used as a given name, Fjord possesses an air of mystery and intrigue that sets it apart from more traditional options. In recent years, its popularity has been steadily growing in the United States, with 6 occurrences in 2021 and ranking at 10,772 among newborns. Whether you're drawn to its Norwegian roots or simply appreciate its distinctive sound, Fjord is a truly remarkable choice for your little one.

How to pronounce Fjord

Popularity of Fjord in the U.S.

Fjord was last recorded in the U.S. in 2021, ranked #10,799 with 6 babies. It peaked at #8,067 in 2020. It first appears in the records in 2020.

Bar and line chart: Fjord in the U.S., 2020–2021. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 9 in 2020 and 6 in 2021. Line: rank among boy names, peak #8,067 in 2020, #10,799 in 2021.
  • Boys named Fjord (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2020–2021. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2020⁠–⁠2021 2 rows
Fjord: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2021610,799▼ 2,732
202098,067new