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Bismarck
Pronounced BIZ-mark /ˈbɪz.mɑːrk/Medium
Meaning: From the German surname Bismarck, famed through statesman Otto von Bismarck, and a place name (a town, and the capital of North Dakota). Used as a bold surname-style given name, which we note honestly.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Bismarck is a German surname and place name, tied to statesman Otto von Bismarck and to cities bearing the name. As a given name it reads bold and historic, which we note honestly - rare in the U.S. (said 'BIZ-mark').
In the U.S. it appears rarely as a given name, seen at times in Latin American families. Rare, bold, and historic.
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What does the name Bismarck mean?
Bismarck is a German surname (famed through Otto von Bismarck) and a place name, used as a bold given name, which we note honestly.
How do you pronounce Bismarck?
It's said BIZ-mark /ˈbɪz.mɑːrk/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Bismarck a boy or girl name?
Bismarck is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Bismarck?
Bismarck is a rare name in the U.S.