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Bergen
How to Pronounce Bergen
Pronounced BUR-gən /ˈbɜr.ɡən/High
Meaning: From the Norwegian city Bergen — Old Norse, 'the meadow among the mountains' (berg, 'mountain'); also a surname; here for girlsLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Bergen comes from the Norwegian city of Bergen — from Old Norse Bjorgvin, 'the meadow among the mountains' (berg, 'mountain', plus vin, 'meadow'). Also a Germanic and Jewish surname. A crisp, fresh, modern place/surname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls.
It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, the-meadow-among-the-mountains at the root, and fresh.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Bergen mean?
Bergen is the Norwegian city, 'the meadow among the mountains'.
How do you pronounce Bergen?
It's said BUR-gən /ˈbɜr.ɡən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Bergen a boy or girl name?
Bergen is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Bergen?
Bergen is a rare name in the U.S.