19,821births recorded
9Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Sweden
#134Sweden 2025
Gunnar is a boy name family recorded 19,821 times in 9 countries since 1893. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#134 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2023, at 89.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Gunnar
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnar | Swedish | 18,178 | 🇺🇸 United States | #612 | 2015 | ▼ 38 % |
| Gunnar | Swedish | 1,088 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #134 | 2023 | ▲ 46 % |
| Gunnar | Swedish | 142 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #809 | 2018 | ▼ 60 % |
| Gunnar | Swedish | 125 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1217 | 2020 | ▲ 11 % |
| Gunnar | Swedish | 101 | 🏴 England & Wales | #3240 | 2023 | ▲ 48 % |
| Gunnar | Swedish | 98 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2018 | – |
Questions about Gunnar
How popular is the name Gunnar?
In 2025 it ranked #134 in Sweden. Official registers record 19,821 births across 9 countries.
When was Gunnar most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2023, at 89.5 births per 100,000.
Is Gunnar a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Gunnar is a boy name.