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girls' name ★ peaked 1915

Dagmar

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A female given name from the Germanic languages of Danish origin, in occasional use since the end of the 19th century.

Rank 2025
–
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Dagmar
How common
–
girls born in 2025
Peak year
1915
45 babies
All-time total
1,592
#5,482 all-time among girls
First recorded
1883
in Social Security records

Dagmar popularity over time

1,592 babies have been named Dagmar since 1883, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1895Girls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Girls Per year Change Best rank
1880s 56 6 – #666
1890s 135 14 +141% #626
1900s 137 14 +1% #777
1910s 273 27 +99% #855
1920s 253 25 -7% #1,436
1930s 164 16 -35% #1,700
1940s 85 9 -48% #2,125
1950s 191 19 +125% #1,851
1960s 129 13 -32% #2,625
1970s 63 6 -51% #4,597
1980s 24 2 -62% #8,981
1990s 50 5 +108% #8,203
2000s 15 2 -70% #10,304
2010s 17 2 +13% #13,799
2020s (to 2025) – – – –

The story of Dagmar

Dagmar is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1883, 1,592 American babies have been named Dagmar. Its peak came in 1915, when 45 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dagmar stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Dagmar?

The median living Dagmar is about 65 years old; half are between 52 and 74. An estimated 500 people named Dagmar are alive in the United States today.

median 65 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Dagmar year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 – –
2024 – –
2023 – –
2022 – –
2021 – –
2020 – –
2019 5 #16,095
2018 – –
2017 – –
2016 – –
2015 5 #17,060
2014 – –
2013 – –
2012 – –
2011 – –
2010 7 #13,799
2009 – –
2008 – –
2007 6 #15,950
2006 – –
2005 – –
2004 – –
2003 – –
2002 – –
2001 9 #10,304
2000 – –
1995 5 #13,909
1990 7 #10,465
1985 5 #11,020
1980 6 #9,331
1975 6 #8,203
1970 10 #5,125
1965 10 #4,250
1960 18 #2,919
1955 21 #2,418
1950 18 #2,360
1945 8 #3,445
1940 15 #2,125
1935 20 #1,730
1930 21 #1,764
1925 29 #1,541
1920 31 #1,448
1915 45 #993
1910 16 #1,124
1905 8 #1,447
1900 13 #1,065
1895 24 #626
1890 7 #1,118
1885 8 #801
1880 – –

Famous people named Dagmar

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Dagmar Lassander Dagmar Lassander German actress b. 1943 · Contemporary
  2. 2 Dagmar of Bohemia Dagmar of Bohemia Queen of Denmark from 1205 to 1212 1186–1212 · Medieval
  3. 3 Dagmar Hase Dagmar Hase German swimmer (born 1969) Contemporary
  4. 4 Dagmar Neubauer Dagmar Neubauer East German sprinter (born 1962) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Dagmar, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Dagmar?

The median living Dagmar is about 65 years old. Half of all living Dagmars are between 52 and 74 years old.

How many people named Dagmar are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Dagmar are alive in the United States, based on 1,592 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Dagmar mean?

A female given name from the Germanic languages of Danish origin, in occasional use since the end of the 19th century.

How popular is the name Dagmar in 2025?

Dagmar did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Dagmar?

1,592 babies have been named Dagmar in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Dagmar most popular?

Dagmar peaked in 1915, when 45 newborns received the name.

Is Dagmar a boy or girl name?

Dagmar is overwhelmingly a girl's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Dagmar rising or falling?

Dagmar is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Dagmar?

Well-known people named Dagmar include Dagmar Lassander (actor), Dagmar of Bohemia (companion), Dagmar Hase (swimmer).

Names like Dagmar

Names that sound and feel close to Dagmar: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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