Is Ragnar a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ragnar is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Ragnar?

It’s currently ranked #861 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Ragnar?

RAG-nar · IPA: //ˈræɡ.nɑːr//

Ragnar Boy

Popularity: #861 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationRAG-nar / /ˈræɡ.nɑːr/

Old Norse; Scandinavian

Meaning

Old Norse: 'warrior' or 'judgment'

Historical & Cultural Background

Ragnar is a name of Old Norse origin, commonly associated with Viking culture. It has historical significance due to its use among Scandinavian nobility and legendary figures. The name is often linked to the legendary hero Ragnar Lothbrok, a semi-legendary king of Denmark and Sweden. Ragnar has been popularized in modern culture through various media, including television and literature.

Trend Summary

Ragnar has seen a resurgence in popularity in the United States, particularly influenced by media portrayals.

Variants

Ragnarr
Ragnor

International Variants

Ragnar (Icelandic)
Ragnarr (Swedish)

Famous people named Ragnar

Ragnar Lothbrok was a legendary Norse hero and king, known for his exploits in Viking sagas.

Ragnar Klavan is an Estonian professional footballer who has played for various clubs in Europe.

Ragnar Sigurdsson is an Icelandic professional footballer, recognized for his contributions to the national team.

Ragnar Frisch was a Norwegian economist and Nobel laureate, known for his work in econometrics.

Fictional characters named Ragnar

Ragnar Lothbrok appears in the television series 'Vikings' as a legendary Viking hero and king.

Ragnar is a character in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed' known for his role in Viking history.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ragnar was first seen in the United States in 1915. Ragnar has ranked as high as #1280 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Utah. In the past 5 years the name Ragnar has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ragnar (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	8	38%
FL	8	38%
TX	5	24%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1915	5
1916	11
1917	7
1918	6
1964	5
1973	5
2011	5
2013	9
2014	19
2015	32
2016	41
2017	56
2018	72
2019	58
2020	69
2021	86
2022	88
2023	96
2024	63