Bionka
An invented name of uncertain meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 53 living Americans carry the first name Bionka. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Bionka today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Bionka births was 1990 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Bionka. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Bionka. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
53
~ 1 in 6,467,063 Americans
Peak year
1990
14 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1993 SSA rank
#11,954
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Bionka: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Bionka from the 1980s through to the 1990s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 36 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bionka by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Bionka during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Bionka
The name Bionka is believed to have originated from the Scandinavian language family, specifically from the Old Norse or Viking era. It is thought to be a feminine variation of the name Bjorn, which means "bear" in Old Norse. The name Bionka likely emerged as a diminutive or pet form of Bjorn, possibly carrying the meaning "little bear" or "bear cub."
In ancient Norse mythology, the bear was a revered and symbolic animal, often associated with strength, courage, and endurance. It is plausible that the name Bionka was initially bestowed upon children, particularly girls, to imbue them with these desirable qualities or as a way to honor the bear's significance in Norse culture.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Bionka can be traced back to the 9th and 10th centuries in various regions of Scandinavia, including present-day Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. During this time, the Vikings explored and settled in various parts of Europe, potentially introducing the name to other regions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Bionka. One of the earliest recorded was Bionka Thorvaldsdottir (c. 945 - 1012), a renowned Viking shieldmaiden and warrior from Norway. She was known for her exceptional skill in battle and her unwavering loyalty to her clan.
In the 12th century, Bionka Halldorsdottir (c. 1135 - 1198) was a respected scholar and poet from Iceland. Her work, which included sagas and skaldic verse, helped preserve and document the rich cultural heritage of the Norse people.
During the Renaissance period, Bionka Eriksdotter (1492 - 1567) was a prominent Swedish noblewoman and landowner. She played a significant role in the affairs of the Swedish court and was known for her diplomatic skills and political acumen.
In the 19th century, Bionka Jönsdotter (1823 - 1897) was a Swedish artist renowned for her landscape paintings capturing the rugged beauty of the Scandinavian countryside. Her works were widely exhibited and admired during her lifetime.
More recently, Bionka Sigurdsdottir (1925 - 2010) was an Icelandic author and playwright who helped revive interest in traditional Norse folklore and mythology through her literary works. Her plays and novels explored the rich cultural heritage of her homeland and gained international acclaim.
While the name Bionka has its roots in the ancient Norse culture, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carrying with it the essence of its historical and cultural significance.
People
Bionka + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Bionka as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Bionka: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Bionka?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 53 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Bionka going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 6,467,063 US residents.
Is Bionka a common name?
We classify Bionka as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 55 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Bionka most popular?
The single biggest year for Bionka was 1990, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Bionka is about 36 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Bionka in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Bionka a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Bionka in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Bionka still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Bionka in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Bionka can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Bionka?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.