Bear is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #853 in 2025 with 286 recorded births. This places Bear in the top 6% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 331 births ranking #763. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 5,972 boys born was named Bear. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.