Holding steady.
Popularity of Hager since 1915
Babies named Hager per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 28 |
| 1920s | 0 | 45 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 6 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 17 | 0 |
| 2000s | 22 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hager is a rare American name, first recorded in 1915, and never common enough to enter the top 1000 (its rank is null). It reached its highest usage in 1922, during an era when biblical names like Hagar saw modest use. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, appearing sporadically in records without a revival. No state reported notable usage. The name is an alternate spelling of Hagar, the biblical figure, and carries that name's Hebrew meaning of "flight" or "stranger." Parents considering this spelling may appreciate its biblical roots and simple, phonetic nature.
Hager is a variant spelling of Hagar, a biblical name from the Hebrew root הגר (hagar), meaning "flight" or "stranger." In the Book of Genesis, Hagar was the Egyptian maidservant of Sarah and the mother of Ishmael. The name has been used in English-speaking contexts since the Protestant Reformation, primarily among Christians familiar with the biblical story. The spelling Hager, while less common, appears in early 20th-century U.S. records, often reflecting phonetic pronunciation.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hagar
Sibling names for Hager
Names that share Hager's style, for a brother or sister.
