Dagmar
A girl's name of Danish origin with 1,592 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name from the Germanic languages of Danish origin, in occasional use since the end of the 19th century.
Dagmar is a girl's baby name of Danish origin, composed of the Old Norse elements dagr meaning 'day' and mær meaning 'maid' or famous. The name was borne by several beloved Scandinavian queens, most notably the 13th-century Danish Queen Dagmar, still celebrated in folk ballads today.
In the United States, Dagmar gained use in communities with Scandinavian heritage during the early 20th century. Its bold consonants framing a bright vowel give it a simultaneously ancient and strikingly modern sound.
EtymologyShow more
In the American context, Dagmar is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1883–2019). Its Danish roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Though no longer in the top 1,000, Dagmar’s 1,592 recorded births mean it has left a mark. Every name carries the accumulated identity of the people who have worn it — and Dagmar has decades of that history.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Dagmar has 108+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1883.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17 | #15646 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 15 | #13127 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 50 | #12324 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 24 | #9786 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 63 | #7802 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 129 | #3660 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 191 | #2595 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 85 | #2911 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 164 | #2111 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 253 | #1722 | — |
| 1910s | 273 | #1252 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 137 | #1082 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 135 | #913 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 56 | #836 | — |
The Story of Dagmar
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1915, Dagmar is a name steeped in history. Girls named Dagmar are most likely born between 1905 and 1925.
How rare is Dagmar?
With 1,592 total births on record, Dagmar remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1883, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1910s with 273 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Dagmar by the numbers
- Would fill 33 school buses
- Meeting one Dagmar per day would take 4.4 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(108 years, 1883–2019)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | #16084 |
| 2015 | 5 | #17058 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13797 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15950 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10304 |
| 1999 | 5 | #14933 |
| 1997 | 6 | #12429 |
| 1996 | 5 | #13997 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13909 |
| 1994 | 5 | #13917 |
| 1993 | 10 | #8203 |
| 1992 | 7 | #10742 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10465 |
| 1987 | 7 | #8983 |
| 1986 | 6 | #9809 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11021 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9332 |
| 1979 | 5 | #10528 |
| 1978 | 5 | #10079 |
| 1977 | 8 | #7008 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1883–2019