Ragnar
- Pronunciation
- [Rag-nar]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Strong Counselor. Ancient Personal Name.
- Origin
- English
Ragnar Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 733 baby boys have been named Ragnar. The name peaked in 2023 with 96 US births that year (rank #1732). In 2024, ranked #2272 nationally — 540 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Ragnar
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ragnar births are: California (60), Texas (39), Florida (21).
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Quick Facts About Ragnar
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainer | Counsel | Male | German |
| Rainier | Strong Counselor. | Male | French |
| Rainor | Strong Counselor. | Male | German |
| Ranier | Strong Counselor. | Male | French |
| Rayner | Strong Counselor. From The Ancient Personal Name Ragnar. | Male | English |
| Raynor | Strong Counselor. From The Ancient Personal Name Ragnar. | Male | English |
| Reiner | Counsel | Male | German |
Famous People Named Ragnar
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Ragnar.
- Ragnar Frisch was a Norwegian economist and a Nobel Prize winner who co-founded the discipline of econometrics.
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