Ragnar
Ragnar is a boy's name of Norse origin.
Meaning
Counsel or advice combined with army or warrior.
Origin and history
Ragnar is a traditional Old Norse name derived from elements meaning counsel and warrior. Historically prominent in Scandinavian sagas, the name has gained increased visibility and usage in the United States in recent years, influenced by popular media representations of Norse history.
Popularity in the United States
787 babies in the United States have been named Ragnar since 1880. It ranks #3889 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1475.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.6 %)
- TX (18.8 %)
- FL (12.4 %)
- NY (7.3 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 292 |
| 2020-2029 | 456 |
Famous people named Ragnar
- Ragnar Frisch: Economist, Nobel Laureate
- Ragnar Granit: Scientist, Nobel Laureate
Fun facts
- The name is famous for Ragnar Lodbrok, a legendary Norse hero and king celebrated in medieval sagas.
- It derives from the Old Norse name Ragnarr, formed from Ragn (counsel) and Hari (army/warrior).
- The name has seen a substantial rise in U.S. usage during the 2020s compared to its historic baseline.