The nameEinar
Einar is an Old Norse warrior name, still common in Iceland and Norway.
- Boy's name
- Old Norse
Meaning
Einar comes from the Old Norse ein, "one, alone", and herr, "warrior".
Origin
Old Norse.
History
In the United States Einar reached 729th place in 1909, among Scandinavian immigrants.
Popularity of the name Einar
Einar in the United States
Einar was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 351 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Einar. Its rise began around 1894, and it peaked in 1915. Half of all babies named Einar in the United States were born before 1932, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 30 births a year on average, against 12 in the five years before.
Einar in Norway
Einar was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 2,497 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Einar. Half of all babies named Einar in Norway were born before 1964, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 94 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Einar
Names from the same generation as Einar, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Einar mean?
Einar comes from the Old Norse ein, "one, alone", and herr, "warrior".
What is the origin of the name Einar?
Old Norse.
Is Einar a girl's or a boy's name?
Einar is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Einar?
In 2024, Einar was the 3243rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 37 births.
What are good sibling names for Einar?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Sigrid, Marnie, Maude and Maila for a sister, Prosper, Oswald, Yanis and Ivar for a brother.