UK boy's name
Einar
A traditionally masculine Scandinavian name of Old Norse origin meaning "lone warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Einar is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Einar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 5 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2007 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Einar. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Einar ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 5 boys were registered as Einar.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Einar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4107
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2016
5 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Einar mean?
Einar is a masculine given name of Old Norse origin, derived from the elements "ein" meaning "lone" or "unique" and "arr" meaning "warrior" or "soldier." The name can be interpreted to mean "lone warrior" or "unique soldier." It is believed to have originated among the ancient Norse and Germanic tribes, who inhabited the Scandinavian regions of Europe, particularly Norway, Sweden, and Denmark.
The earliest known recorded use of the name Einar dates back to the Viking Age, around the 8th to 11th centuries. It is mentioned in various Old Norse sagas and literary works, such as the Icelandic Sagas and the Poetic Edda. These ancient texts often portrayed Einar as a strong and valiant warrior, reflecting the name's meaning.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Einar was Einar Thambarskelfir (c. 920-990), a Norwegian chieftain and warrior who played a significant role in the unification of Norway under King Harald Fairhair. Einar was also the name of several Icelandic poets and skalds from the medieval period, including Einar Gilsson (c. 1235-1319) and Einar Haflidason (c. 1295-1359).
During the Middle Ages, the name Einar spread beyond Scandinavia and was adopted in other parts of Europe. One prominent example is Einar Munksgaard (c. 1338-1408), a Danish scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Viborg in Denmark.
In more recent history, Einar Jónsson (1874-1954) was a renowned Icelandic sculptor and artist, known for his monumental sculptures and contributions to the Icelandic art scene. Another notable figure was Einar Gerhardsen (1897-1987), a Norwegian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Norway from 1951 to 1955 and again from 1963 to 1965.
Other historical figures bearing the name Einar include Einar Benediktsson (1864-1940), an Icelandic poet and writer; Einar Jansen (1892-1987), a Norwegian painter and illustrator; and Einar Övergaard (1902-1946), a Swedish actor and film director.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Einar over time
The chart below shows babies named Einar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Einar, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Einar by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Einar was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4562 | 10 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4056 | 20 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4333 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Einar
- Ethan 77,394
- Edward 53,212
- Elliot 23,450
- Elijah 22,369
- Ellis 19,358
- Elliott 16,964
- Evan 14,535
- Ezra 11,838
- Ewan 10,685
- Eli 8,126
- Elias 7,049
- Eric 6,654
FAQ
Einar: questions and answers
How popular is the name Einar in the UK right now?
In 2023, Einar was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Einar most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 5 babies registered as Einar in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Einar?
A traditionally masculine Scandinavian name of Old Norse origin meaning "lone warrior".
How many people are called Einar in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Einar across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.