Ragnar
Every Ragnar since 1915 — 787 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ragnar
Ragnar is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,561 in 2025 with 52 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 787 American babies have been named Ragnar. Its peak came in 2023, when 97 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ragnar stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ragnar year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | #2,561 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,281 |
| 2023 | 97 | #1,723 |
| 2022 | 88 | #1,834 |
| 2021 | 86 | #1,822 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2,043 |
| 2019 | 58 | #2,356 |
| 2018 | 72 | #2,023 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,335 |
| 2016 | 41 | #2,923 |
| 2015 | 32 | #3,492 |
| 2014 | 19 | #5,018 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,606 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,851 |
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| 1915 | 5 | #4,276 |
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Famous people named Ragnar
- Ragnar Lodbrok Nobleman · 850–801
- Ragnar Frisch Economist · 1895–1973
- Ragnar Granit Physician · 1900–1991
- Ragnar Nurkse Economist · 1907–1959
- Ragnar Östberg Architect · 1866–1945
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ragnar in 2025?
Ragnar ranked #2,561 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 52 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ragnar?
787 babies have been named Ragnar in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ragnar most popular?
Ragnar peaked in 2023, when 97 newborns received the name.
Is Ragnar a boy or girl name?
Ragnar is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ragnar rising or falling?
Ragnar is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ragnar?
Well-known people named Ragnar include Ragnar Lodbrok (nobleman), Ragnar Frisch (economist), Ragnar Granit (physician).