Gunnar
A boys’ name of Old Norse origin, meaning bold warrior; brave fighter.
Babies a year
703
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#612
down from #600
UK popularity
#3256
6 babies
How Gunnar has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #387 |
| 2016 | #400 |
| 2017 | #439 |
| 2018 | #469 |
| 2019 | #498 |
| 2020 | #527 |
| 2021 | #540 |
| 2022 | #589 |
| 2023 | #594 |
| 2024 | #600 |
| 2025 | #612 |
In 2025, 6 babies in England and Wales were named Gunnar. In the US, 703 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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