Bijan
Bijan first appears in US records in 1968. It peaked in 1991, when 65 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 8.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Bijan popular?
Declining Bijan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1991 peak.
| 2020s | 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 55 | |
| 2000s | 175 | |
| 1990s | 453 | |
| 1980s | 258 | |
| 1970s | 21 | |
| 1960s | 6 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Bijan mean?
Bijan is a romantic hero of the Shahnameh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bijan mean?
Bijan means Hero of legend. Bijan is a romantic hero of the Shahnameh.
What is the origin of the name Bijan?
Bijan is of Persian origin.
How do you pronounce Bijan?
Bijan is pronounced “bee-ZHAHN.”
Is Bijan a boy or a girl name?
Bijan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Bijan a popular name right now?
Bijan is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1991 peak.
How popular is the name Bijan?
In 2025, Bijan ranked #9028 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Bijan most popular?
Bijan was most popular in 1991, when about 65 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Bijan?
Names similar to Bijan include Reza, Arash, Kamran, Omid, Kaveh.
What names go well with Bijan?
Persian names that pair well with Bijan include Jasmine, Esther, Jasper, Darius, Cyrus.