Boy nameCurrently #519 in the USFalling
Gunner
GUN-er//ˈɡʌnər//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20156 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
Warrior, or artillery soldier
Gunner comes from the Old Norse Gunnar, built from a word for battle or war, and coincidentally echoes the English occupational term for an artillery soldier. Its bold, forceful sound has made it a popular modern choice.
Gunner's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Gunner |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 97 |
| 1992 | 90 |
| 1993 | 88 |
| 1994 | 152 |
| 1995 | 203 |
| 1996 | 177 |
| 1997 | 210 |
| 1998 | 256 |
| 1999 | 219 |
| 2000 | 244 |
| 2001 | 272 |
| 2002 | 305 |
| 2003 | 326 |
| 2004 | 364 |
| 2005 | 358 |
| 2006 | 426 |
| 2007 | 525 |
| 2008 | 585 |
| 2009 | 745 |
| 2010 | 798 |
| 2011 | 911 |
| 2012 | 1,203 |
| 2013 | 1,517 |
| 2014 | 1,578 |
| 2015 | 1,595 |
| 2016 | 1,453 |
| 2017 | 1,394 |
| 2018 | 1,256 |
| 2019 | 1,173 |
| 2020 | 1,071 |
| 2021 | 1,027 |
| 2022 | 828 |
| 2023 | 708 |
| 2024 | 587 |
Gunner through the decades
- Gunner peaked in 2015, when 1,595 babies were named Gunner in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Gunner has risen 28% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Gunner currently ranks #519 in the US and is cooling off.
Nicknames
Gunner
Variants & spellings
Gunnar