Gunnar
Pronunciation: [ g-UHN-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gunnar first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 22 babies have been named Gunnar in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gunnar is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #49,614 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #49,614
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gunnar
Gunnar is a girl name .
Is Gunnar a boy or girl name? Gunnar is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #49,614 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #601. Gunnar is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gunnar is currently ranked #49,614 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gunnar include Gun, Gunn, Gunny, Gunnie, Guy, Guie, and Gunkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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