Einar Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Einar is an Old Norse name meaning 'one warrior' or 'lone warrior'. It has evolved from its Old Norse roots through Old Scandinavian to its modern form. The name carries traits of strength and individuality. There is no biblical relevance associated with Einar, but it has historical significance in Viking culture and remains popular in Scandinavia today.
The name Einar is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Einar has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Einar' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1117th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2014th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2692nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4449th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9184th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11138th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5133rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Einar' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Einar"
Pronunciation
/ˈeɪnɑːr/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Einar derives from the Old Norse elements 'ein', meaning 'one' or 'alone', and 'har', meaning 'warrior' or 'army'. Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'one warrior' or 'a lone warrior'.
Meaning
One warrior, lone warrior
Language Evolution
Old Norse: Einar, Old Scandinavian: Einar, Modern Scandinavian: Einar
Historical Usage
Einar has been used as a given name in Scandinavia since the Viking Age and gained popularity in various regions during the medieval period, particularly in Norway and Iceland.
Variants & Derivatives
Einarsson, Einarr, Eynar
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Einar is regarded as a strong and traditional name in Scandinavian countries, often associated with heritage and valor.
Famous People
Einar Kárason, Icelandic author, Einar Tørnquist, Norwegian musician and TV personality
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Einar"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Einar"
"Einar" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1117th of 7545 | 627 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2014th of 6773 | 245 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2692nd of 7552 | 177 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4449th of 10718 | 86 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 9184th of 16616 | 41 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 11138th of 24088 | 68 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5133rd of 23106 | 220 |
Regional Popularity of "Einar" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
42.16% 597th/1416 |
78.17% 1078th/1379 |
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81.87% 935th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
69.86% 1080th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
53.84% 3673rd/6822 |
58.49% 3671st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Einar" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Einar"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Einar" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.