Gunner Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Gunner originates from Old English, meaning 'warrior'. It evolved from historical forms like Gundahar and continues to be used in modern times. The name is often associated with strength and bravery, and it has no biblical relevance.
The name Gunner is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gunner has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Gunner' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5973rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1434th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 517th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 293rd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 20969th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gunner' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gunner"
Pronunciation
/ˈɡʌnər/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Gunner is derived from the Old English 'gunn' meaning 'battle' and 'her' meaning 'army'. It has roots in the Germanic languages and is related to the name 'Gundahar'.
Meaning
warrior
Language Evolution
Gundahar, Gunner, Gunnar
Historical Usage
The name Gunner gained popularity in Scandinavian countries during the Viking Age, and it was more widely adopted in English-speaking countries in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Gunnar, Gunner, Gunn
Modern Popularity & Image
Gunner is perceived as a strong and masculine name, often associated with bravery and combativeness. It has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Famous People
Gunner Stahl - Photographer, Gunner Wright - Actor, Gunner Keil - Professional Athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gunner"
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 "Gunner"
"Gunner" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5973rd of 10718 | 43 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1434th of 16616 | 919 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 517th of 24088 | 7,747 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 293rd of 23106 | 14,165 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 20969th of 30306 | 22 |
Regional Popularity of "Gunner" by Generation for Male 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) |
28.58% 1053rd/3685 |
57.01% 2551st/4475 |
24.24% 1259th/5194 |
29.03% 1834th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
9.28% 425th/4582 |
20.04% 1035th/5164 |
6.43% 470th/7313 |
7.41% 553rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
6.75% 269th/3984 |
11.81% 530th/4487 |
3.58% 244th/6822 |
6.13% 385th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gunner" 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 "Gunner"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gunner" 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.