Dagmar
Meaning: Day maid — a name of beauty and strength
Origin: French
Gender: Girl
Rank in Sweden: #876
Total births: 100
History: Dagmar blossomed across Karlstad, nurtured by August Strindberg's dramatic works and the traditions of Swedish folk music spillemansstämma gatherings. The name captures the northern lights dancing over Lapland in its every syllable. Swedish families treasure it for embodying trygghet — the deep sense of security.
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| Current rank (2022) | #968 |
| Babies named Dagmar in 2022 | 5 |
| Total recorded in Sweden | 100 |
| Peak year | 2019 (12 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #559 |
| Years in records | 2005–2022 (16 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 75 spots |
Frequently asked about Dagmar
What does the name Dagmar mean?
Dagmar means “Day maid — a name of beauty and strength” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Dagmar?
Dagmar has French origin. The traditional meaning is “Day maid — a name of beauty and strength”.
How popular is Dagmar in Sweden?
Dagmar ranked #968 in Sweden in 2022 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Dagmar most popular?
Dagmar peaked in 2019 with 12 babies registered that year in Sweden.
Is Dagmar a boy or girl name?
Dagmar is predominantly a girls' name in Sweden — over 90% of Dagmars in registered births are female.
Is the name Dagmar rising or falling in popularity?
Dagmar has fallen 75 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Sweden — from #893 in 2017 to #968 in 2022.
How long has Dagmar been recorded in Sweden?
Dagmar appears in birth records in Sweden across 16 years — from 2005 through 2022.