Gunars

A boy's name of Latvian origin with 13 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

At 6 letters and two syllables, Gunars hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1952, with 13 total recorded births.

Gunars is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.

Gunars is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Gunars is a boy's baby name of Latvian origin, the Latvian form of Gunnar meaning 'battle warrior' in Old Norse.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Gunars's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Gunars follows that masculine pattern.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Gunars's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1952

1952

Peak

8 births

1952

First recorded

4 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Gunars has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1952.

First appeared: 1952Peak: 1952 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gunars
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1950s	13	#3519	—

The Story of Gunars

A Baby Boomer name

Peaking in 1952, Gunars is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Boys named Gunars are most likely born between 1952 and 1955.

How rare is Gunars?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gunars is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1952, peaked in the 1950s with 13 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1952–1955)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gunars
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1955	5	#4082	-3 (-37.5%)
1952	8	#2955	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gunars a boy's or girl's name?

Gunars is primarily a boy's name.

When was Gunars most popular?

Gunars reached its peak popularity in 1952 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Gunars?

Gunars is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 13 babies in the U.S. since 1952. Its peak was in 1952.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1952–1955