Ragnar Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Old Norse
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Ragnar means 'warrior who gives good advice'.
Meaning of the Name Ragnar
Ragnar is a masculine name of Old Norse origin. It is derived from the Old Norse elements 'ragin', meaning 'advice', and 'hari', meaning 'army'. Therefore, the name Ragnar can be interpreted as 'warrior who gives good advice'. It was a common name among the ancient Vikings and has strong connections to Norse mythology and heroism. Ragnar is often associated with bravery, strength, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Ragnar
The popularity for the name Ragnar peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 88 births, which ranked number 3,964 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Ragnar had the most male births in 2022 with 88, which ranked number 1,820 out of 14,255 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Ragnar
Popularity of Ragnar by State
For males, Ragnar was most popular in Western states with 13 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 13 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ragnar. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 13 | 1399 | < 5 | N/A |
| FL | 11 | 1102 | < 5 | N/A |
| TX | 10 | 1664 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ragnar
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