Dagmar Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAG-mar //ˈdæɡ.mɑːr//
Origin: Scandinavian; Old Norse
Meaning: Scandinavian: 'day' + 'maid'; Old Norse: 'day' + 'maiden'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dagmar has its roots in Old Norse, deriving from the elements "dagr," meaning "day," and "mær," meaning "maiden" or "girl." This etymology suggests a literal meaning of "day maiden" or "maiden of the day." The name was introduced into English through the influence of Scandinavian languages, particularly during the Viking Age when Norse culture and language permeated parts of the British Isles. The transition into English likely occurred through interactions between Norse settlers and the local populations, leading to the adoption of various Norse names into the English lexicon.
Historically, Dagmar is notably associated with the Danish princess Dagmar of Denmark, who became Empress of Russia upon her marriage to Tsar Alexander III in the late 19th century. Born in 1847, she was later canonized as Saint Dagmar in the Russian Orthodox Church, which contributed to the name's significance in royal and religious contexts.
The name also appears in various historical texts and literature, reflecting its usage among the nobility and its connection to themes of beauty and virtue. Culturally, Dagmar has resonated through its associations with nobility and grace, often symbolizing light and purity due to its etymological roots.
The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, sometimes appearing as Dagmara or Dagmara in Slavic regions, which further illustrates its adaptability and enduring appeal. The name's historical and cultural significance has allowed it to maintain a presence in various traditions, particularly within Scandinavian and Eastern European contexts.
Famous people named Dagmar
In this section, you will find notable people named Dagmar. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dagmar who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Dagmar is a television personality best known for The Dagmar Show, The Ed Sullivan Show, and her work on NBC.
Fictional characters named Dagmar
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Dagmar is a fictional character from the animated television series Adventure Time. She is a princess who is known for her beauty and her role in the storyline involving the Ice King.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dagmar was first seen in the United States in 1883.
Dagmar has ranked as high as #1868 nationally, which occurred in 1915, and has been most popular in New York, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and California.
In the past 5 years the name Dagmar has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dagmar is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dagmar was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dagmar.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 | 9 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 | 5 |
| 1993 | 10 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 | 7 |
| 1990 | 7 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 | 5 |
| 1980 | 6 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 | 6 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 | 6 |
| 1972 | 6 | 6 |
| 1971 | 12 | 12 |
| 1970 | 10 | 10 |
| 1969 | 11 | 11 |
| 1968 | 9 | 9 |
| 1966 | 11 | 11 |
| 1965 | 10 | 10 |
| 1964 | 13 | 13 |
| 1963 | 19 | 19 |
| 1962 | 16 | 16 |
| 1961 | 22 | 22 |
| 1960 | 18 | 18 |
| 1959 | 12 | 12 |
| 1958 | 16 | 16 |
| 1957 | 19 | 19 |
| 1956 | 20 | 20 |
| 1955 | 21 | 21 |
| 1954 | 20 | 20 |
| 1953 | 16 | 16 |
| 1952 | 21 | 21 |
| 1951 | 28 | 28 |
| 1950 | 18 | 18 |
| 1949 | 15 | 15 |
| 1948 | 10 | 10 |
| 1947 | 17 | 17 |
| 1946 | 10 | 10 |
| 1945 | 8 | 8 |
| 1942 | 10 | 10 |
| 1940 | 15 | 15 |
| 1939 | 13 | 13 |
| 1938 | 13 | 13 |
| 1937 | 19 | 19 |
| 1936 | 8 | 8 |
| 1935 | 20 | 20 |
| 1934 | 19 | 19 |
| 1933 | 10 | 10 |
| 1932 | 20 | 20 |
| 1931 | 21 | 21 |
| 1930 | 21 | 21 |
| 1929 | 26 | 26 |
| 1928 | 20 | 20 |
| 1927 | 26 | 26 |
| 1926 | 24 | 24 |
| 1925 | 29 | 29 |
| 1924 | 14 | 14 |
| 1923 | 32 | 32 |
| 1922 | 21 | 21 |
| 1921 | 30 | 30 |
| 1920 | 31 | 31 |
| 1919 | 16 | 16 |
| 1918 | 28 | 28 |
| 1917 | 34 | 34 |
| 1916 | 37 | 37 |
| 1915 | 45 | 45 |
| 1914 | 25 | 25 |
| 1913 | 22 | 22 |
| 1912 | 25 | 25 |
| 1911 | 25 | 25 |
| 1910 | 16 | 16 |
| 1909 | 18 | 18 |
| 1908 | 17 | 17 |
| 1907 | 23 | 23 |
| 1906 | 16 | 16 |
| 1905 | 8 | 8 |
| 1904 | 13 | 13 |
| 1903 | 12 | 12 |
| 1902 | 11 | 11 |
| 1901 | 6 | 6 |
| 1900 | 13 | 13 |
| 1899 | 10 | 10 |
| 1898 | 21 | 21 |
| 1897 | 16 | 16 |
| 1896 | 6 | 6 |
| 1895 | 24 | 24 |
| 1894 | 13 | 13 |
| 1893 | 14 | 14 |
| 1892 | 14 | 14 |
| 1891 | 10 | 10 |
| 1890 | 7 | 7 |
| 1889 | 5 | 5 |
| 1888 | 15 | 15 |
| 1887 | 12 | 12 |
| 1886 | 8 | 8 |
| 1885 | 8 | 8 |
| 1883 | 8 | 8 |
Top States for Dagmar (1962)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |