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Ragnar

Boy's name · #2561 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

Popularity over time

Ragnar is near its high-water mark: it reached #1723 in 2023 and still ranked #2561 in 2025. About 790 boys have carried it since 1915.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 4 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#196 in Norway (2025) · #261 in Sweden (2025) · #437 in Poland (2025) · #2,014 in England & Wales (2025) · #2,269 in Canada (2025) · #2,684 in Ecuador (2025) · #2,717 in Italy (2024) · #3,143 in Austria (2025) · #535 in Scotland (2024) · #992 in Belgium (2024) · #6,010 in France (2024) · #1,093 in Netherlands (2021).

Famous Ragnars

• Ragnar Frisch — Norwegian economist and Nobel Laureate (1895–1973)
• Ragnar Lodbrok — Legendary king of Sweden and Denmark (died 865)
• Ragnar Granit — Finnish and Swedish neurophysiologist (1900–1991)
• Ragnar Sigurðsson — Icelandic footballer (born 1986)
• Ragnar Klavan — Estonian footballer (born 1985)

In stories & tradition

• Ragnar Lothbrok — Fictional human in "Vikings" series, inspired by legendary king of Sweden and Denmark
• Ragnar Vanheden^sv — Jönssonligan (Swedish film series)
• Ragnar McRyan — Dragon Quest IV (video game)

What Ragnars become

Among 548 notable people named Ragnar:

Business leaders appear 1.62× more often than among typical names — e.g. Ragnar Halvorsen, Norwegian businessman and organizational leader (1924–2019).

Similar names: Everhett · Rayaan · Weslee · Zeppelin · Radley · Ripp

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