Bijon
Primarily a boy's name of Persian origin with 80 recorded births. Also given to 20 girls.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Bijon hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1989, with 80 total recorded births.
Bijon is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Bijon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Bijon is a boy's and girl's baby name of Persian origin, an alternate spelling of Bijan, a name from Persian mythology meaning 'hero' or the name of a renowned hero in the epic poem Shahnameh (Book of Kings) by the poet Ferdowsi.
Bijan is one of the great heroes of Persian literature — brave, strong, and deeply honorable. The Shahnameh is one of the world's longest epic poems, and Bijan's adventures within it have made this name a cherished part of Persian cultural heritage for over a thousand years.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Bijon's final sounds are solid, balanced — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Bijon follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Bijon's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Bijon has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1989.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 68 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | — |
The Story of Bijon
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Bijon is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Bijon are most likely born between 1989 and 2001.
How rare is Bijon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Bijon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1989, peaked in the 1990s with 68 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Bijon by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1989–2001)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 6 | #9389 |
| 1999 | 9 | #6593 |
| 1997 | 7 | #7365 |
| 1995 | 9 | #5972 |
| 1994 | 7 | #7048 |
| 1993 | 11 | #5040 |
| 1992 | 8 | #6189 |
| 1991 | 11 | #4792 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7274 |
| 1989 | 6 | #7041 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Bijon as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Bijon has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 20 births since 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1989–2001