A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Einer since 1899
Babies named Einer per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1917, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Einer's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 60 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 47 |
Meaning & origin
Einer is a rare Scandinavian name that has seen a modest revival in recent years. First recorded in the United States in 1899, it ranked #6446 in 2025, with a 1 in 131,390 occurrence rate. After a long period of obscurity, the name has been rising in popularity since 2017, indicative of a broader trend toward vintage and Nordic names. Its peak year remains 1899, when it first appeared in U.S. data, and its revival in the 2020s suggests that parents are again drawn to its simple, strong sound. While it has not been recorded in any top states, its usage is likely concentrated in areas with Scandinavian heritage.
Einer is a Scandinavian name, primarily Danish and Norwegian. It is a modern form of the Old Norse name Einarr, which is composed of the elements 'einn' (one, alone) and 'herr' (army, warrior), thus meaning 'lone warrior' or 'one who fights alone'. The name has been used in Scandinavia for centuries and was brought to the United States by Scandinavian immigrants. In recent years, it has seen a revival in usage, partly due to its simple, strong sound.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Einarr, Ejnar, Einar
Sibling names for Einer
Names that share Einer's style, for a brother or sister.
