Gunnar
boy name#612 in 2025Gunnar entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #382 in 2014, ranks #612 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1893–2025
#612
rank today
#382
peak (2014)
462
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1035 |
| 1900s | #1264 |
| 1910s | #1533 |
| 1920s | #2353 |
| 1930s | #2403 |
| 1940s | #2389 |
| 1950s | #1945 |
| 1960s | #1723 |
| 1970s | #2074 |
| 1980s | #2111 |
| 1990s | #703 |
| 2000s | #556 |
| 2010s | #447 |
| 2020s | #577 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gunnar has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 17,500 people named Gunnar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gunnar alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gunnar in 2025?
- Gunnar ranks #612 among US boy names in 2025, with 462 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gunnar most popular?
- Gunnar peaked in 2014, reaching #382 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gunnar with classmates?
- Gunnar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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