Total births
323
Boys' name · since 2007
Behr
Behr has 323 recorded births since 2007 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #6139
- among boys today
- 323
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Behr is the #6139 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 323 recorded since 2007.
Social Security Administration records show Behr recorded 323 times among boys since 2007, holding rank #6139 nationally today, ahead of 57% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2007 to 2025.
- #6139 among boys today
- 323 born since 2007
- 2010s peak decade
- 57% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Behr is currently the #6139 boys' name in America, more common than 57% of boys - 323 born since 2007, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6139
- among boys today
- 323
- born since 2007
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 57%
- more common than other boys
Behr vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#6139
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 57% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Behr was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
26 babies were named Behr in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Behr compares
323 47th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Behr's all-time total is 12% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Behr | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 323 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Behr's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Behr splits its recorded history at 2016: 64% of all births land in the more recent half, 36% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 2007 (7 births) -- compare that against the 2021 peak of 26 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Behr at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#6,139
Active since
2007
Behr popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2007–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Behr by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Behr's strongest decade.
169 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Behr births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
- 2010s
2010s
169 births
- 2020s
2020s
127 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 169 births (52% of all-time use).
Behr by state
Where Behr concentrates geographically, total births since 2007
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 1.5% |
Texas share of Behr's total US births 1.5%
5 of 323 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Behr? ▼
Since 2007, Social Security records show 323 babies named Behr. Today it holds rank #6139 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 26 births.
When was Behr most popular? ▼
Behr was most popular in the 2010s decade with 169 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Behr most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Behr are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Behr been used? ▼
Behr has been recorded in Social Security data since 2007, spanning 19 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Behr? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Behnam, Behruz, Behrett, Behren, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Behr's data
- Behr's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (169 total births) through the 2020s (127) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Behrs (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Behr
Nearby Names Like Behr
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Behr
Behnam Boy
34 births
Behruz Boy
34 births
Behrett Boy
33 births
Behren Boy
33 births
Behzad Boy
20 births
Compare Behr side by side: Behr vs Behnam Behr vs Behruz Behr vs Behrett
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2007–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Behr: #6139 Boys' Name - 323 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/behr. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Behr draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.