US Popularity:3687
Origin:Danish
Meaning:Warrior; Judgment
Ragnar is an Old Norse name with Danish roots that means "warrior." With a second meaning of "judgment," this boy's name is perfect for a little guy who wants to go out and change the world around him. This fierce name is shared with the protagonist of the TV show Vikings, Ragnar Lothbrok. The character is based on a legendary figure in Norse history, the Viking Ragnar Lodbrok. This warrior also went on to become a Danish and Swedish king. Ragnar is also tied into the judgment day in Norse mythology—Ragnarök. Ragnar is made up of the Old Norse elements ragin, meaning "counsel," and hari, meaning "army."

Ragnar Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ragnar is currently #2338 on The Bump
Boy:Ragnar is currently #1312 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ragnar is currently #3687 in U.S. births
Boy:Ragnar is currently #1729 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#1729
in 2023
+ 105
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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