Dagmar
A female given name from the Germanic languages of Danish origin, in occasional use since the end of the 19th century.
Every Dagmar since 1883 — 1,592 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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
- Dagmar of Bohemia Companion · 1186–1212
- Dagmar Lassander Actor · b. 1943
- Dagmar Neubauer Athlete · b. 1962
- Dagmar Hase Swimmer · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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 of Bohemia (companion), Dagmar Lassander (actor), Dagmar Neubauer (athlete).