Dagmar

Dagmar is a girl's name of Scandinavian origin meaning “day.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Dagmar at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
“day”
Pronunciation
/ˈdæɡmɑː(ɹ)/

About the name Dagmar

Dagmar belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its meaning — “day” — is the sense carried by its Scandinavian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Dagmar first appears in Social Security records in 1883. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #626 in 1895, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,592 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Dagmar in US records

First recorded (US)
1883
Best US rank
#626 in 1895
Peak year
1915
Total since 1880
1,592

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dagmar mean?

Dagmar means “day” in its Scandinavian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Dagmar a boy or girl name?

Dagmar is a girl name.

What origin is the name Dagmar?

Dagmar comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Dagmar?

Dagmar first appears in US records in 1883. Its best-ever ranking was #626 in 1895, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Dagmar?

Dagmar is pronounced /ˈdæɡmɑː(ɹ)/ (IPA).

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