Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Hagar since 1905
Babies named Hagar per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1998, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Hagar's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Hagar is a biblical name with deep roots, first recorded in U.S. data in 1905, the same year it reached its peak rank. However, its use has been extremely limited; in 2025, the name ranked 14,942 and was given to approximately 1 in 321,453 girls. The name's trajectory has remained stable over the decades, never experiencing a revival or notable increase in popularity. While it carries significant biblical weight as the mother of Ishmael, it has not seen widespread adoption, likely due to its association with a marginalized figure. No top states reported significant usage, underscoring its rarity across the country.
Hagar is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Book of Genesis as the Egyptian maidservant of Sarah and the mother of Ishmael. The name's meaning is uncertain, possibly relating to 'flight' or 'stranger', reflecting her status. It has been used occasionally among Christians and Jews, but remains rare in modern times.
Sibling names for Hagar
Names that share Hagar's style, for a brother or sister.
