Mountain dweller or lives by the hill
Derived from Germanic and Scandinavian roots, Bergen typically refers to someone who lives near a mountain or hill. It is also famously associated with the coastal city in Norway, which is surrounded by seven mountains. In a Dutch context, it serves as a topographic surname for those residing near high ground.
About 29 girls were named Bergen in 2025.
American actress known for General Hospital
Oxford scholar and television host
Turkish singer known as the Woman of Sorrows
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
