How Many People Are Named Einar?

Complete statistics for the name Einar: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Einar
Very Rare
Old Norse

Einar means 'warrior' in Old Norse, making it a strong choice for those seeking a bold identity. Only 570 people named Einar live in the US today, which means just 1 in 578,604 Americans share this rare name. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1915 with 60 births.

~570
Living in US
1 in 578,604
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Warrior
🌐
Origin
Old Norse
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Bold Determined Strong
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with intuition and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

30,298
Worldwide Bearers
#27,684
Global Rank
🇳🇴 Norway
16,412
🇮🇸 Iceland
3,441
🇸🇪 Sweden
1,689
🇧🇴 Bolivia
1,527
🇺🇸 United States
1,438
🇩🇰 Denmark
854
🇨🇴 Colombia
727
🇪🇪 Estonia
690
🇵🇦 Panama
565
🇲🇽 Mexico
442

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
570 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 78
288
Would be under 30 (19%)
118
Would be 30–60 (8%)
1,110
Would be over 60 (73%)

All 1,516 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
96
Modern Appeal
14
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Einar Through the Generations

Einar has been a name that's seen its ups and downs through the generations. With only 1,516 total births recorded since records began, it's clear that Einar has always been a niche choice. The majority of people named Einar are now over 60, with 73% falling into this age bracket, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. its rarity, Einar's trend shows signs of rising, suggesting a renewed interest in this classic, old-school name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 105
North Dakota 41
California 21
Texas 19
Illinois 16
New York 13
Washington 6
Florida 5
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Einar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Einar's Old Norse roots

📄 About the Name Einar

How Many People Have the Name Einar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 570 people in the United States currently share the name Einar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 578,604 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Einar a Common or Rare Name?

Einar is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Einar Mean?

Einar means "warrior" and comes from Old Norse origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Einar in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Einar Most Popular?

The name Einar reached peak popularity in 1915, with 60 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Einar?

Approximately 570 people named Einar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,516. That works out to roughly 1 in 578,604 Americans.

Is Einar a rare name?

Einar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 578,604 Americans has this name.

What does the name Einar mean?

Einar means "warrior" and comes from Old Norse origins.

Is Einar more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Einar are male and 0% are female.

When was Einar most popular?

Einar peaked in 1915 with 60 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US570
All-Time Births1,516
1 in X1 in 578,604
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age78
Peak Year1915
World Rank#27,684
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.