Masculine dossier · first seen 1893
Gunnar
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 2015
Peak era
2015
Peak births
825
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Gunnar
How many people are named Gunnar?
An estimated 17,311 living Americans are named Gunnar.
How rare is Gunnar?
Gunnar is uncommon among babies today, with 462 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 44% from its 2015 peak.
How old is the typical Gunnar?
The median age of a living American named Gunnar is approximately 15 years, with most bearers falling between 9 and 24 years old.
Is Gunnar still popular?
Not especially. Gunnar has been declining since its 2015 peak and registered 462 births in 2025.
Where is Gunnar most common?
Gunnar has its strongest geographic signal in North Dakota, where it appears 7.2× more often than the national baseline.
1893Peak 20152025
Peak year
2015
Decline from peak
44%
2025
462
All-time
18,156