Ragnar
Ragnar first appears in US records in 1915. It peaked in 2023, when 97 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 52.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Ragnar popular?
Rising Ragnar has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 456 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 292 | |
| 1970s | 5 | |
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 29 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Ragnar mean?
Ragnar joins the Old Norse for “counsel/judgment” and “army, warrior.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ragnar mean?
Ragnar means Warrior of judgment. Ragnar joins the Old Norse for “counsel/judgment” and “army, warrior.”
What is the origin of the name Ragnar?
Ragnar is of Norse origin.
How do you pronounce Ragnar?
Ragnar is pronounced “RAG-nar.”
Is Ragnar a boy or a girl name?
Ragnar is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Ragnar a popular name right now?
Ragnar has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Ragnar?
In 2025, Ragnar ranked #2561 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Ragnar most popular?
Ragnar was most popular in 2023, when about 97 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Ragnar?
Names similar to Ragnar include Viggo, Thor, Arne, Ivar, Torsten.
What names go well with Ragnar?
Norse names that pair well with Ragnar include Eric, Erik, Freya, Odin, Astrid.