Holding steady.
Popularity of Dagmar since 1883
Babies named Dagmar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Dagmar's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 56 |
| 1890s | 135 |
| 1900s | 137 |
| 1910s | 273 |
| 1920s | 253 |
| 1930s | 164 |
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 191 |
| 1960s | 129 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 17 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Dagmar is a rare Scandinavian name with medieval royal roots, first recorded in the U.S. in 1883. Its peak year of usage was 1895, after which it gradually declined and now remains stable but uncommon. The name has never cracked the top 1000 rankings, indicating its persistent rarity. With a trajectory described as stable, Dagmar has not seen significant revival. Its primary usage is in Northern and Central Europe, and it is almost exclusively given to girls. Though not widely used in the U.S., Dagmar carries a strong historical and cultural resonance, particularly linked to Queen Dagmar of Denmark. The name's compound origin from 'day' and 'maid' gives it a poetic, old-world feel that may appeal to parents seeking an underused historical name.
Dagmar is derived from the Old Norse elements 'dagr' (day) and 'mær' (maid) or 'már' (famous). It was a royal name in medieval Scandinavia, notably borne by Queen Dagmar of Denmark, wife of King Valdemar II in the early 13th century. The name spread to German and Czech usage in the 19th and 20th centuries, often with a respelling as Dagmara. It remains in occasional use in Northern and Central Europe.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dag, Daggi, Mara
Variants: Dagmara
Sibling names for Dagmar
Names that share Dagmar's style, for a brother or sister.
