boy's name
Birger
BEER-yer (Swedish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 34
Birger is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1940 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1917, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1911.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Birger Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Birger?
In 1940, Birger was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Birger
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Birger Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Birger over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Birger
- Swedish BEER-yer
Sibling Names for Birger
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Birger — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Birger
How popular is the name Birger?
In 1940, Birger was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Birger a girl's or a boy's name?
Birger is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Birger?
Birger has 2 syllables.
When was Birger most popular?
Birger peaked in 1917, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.