Boy · #7,725 in 2026

Aesir

Æsir or ēse are gods in Germanic paganism. In Old Nordic religion and mythology, the precise meaning of the term Æsir is debated, as it can refer either to the gods in general or specifically to one of the main families of gods, in contrast to the Vanir, with whom the Æsir waged war, ultimately leading to a joining of the families.

Current Rank
#7,725
Peak Rank
#7,134 (2018)
Total Babies
65
5-Yr Trend
-26%
2017
First Year
2024
Last Year
2018
Peak Year
#7134
Peak Rank
65
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Aesir

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Æsir or ēse are gods in Germanic paganism. In Old Nordic religion and mythology, the precise meaning of the term Æsir is debated, as it can refer either to the gods in general or specifically to one of the main families of gods, in contrast to the Vanir, with whom the Æsir waged war, ultimately leading to a joining of the families.

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Etymology
The Eyrarland Statue , typically interpreted as depicting Thor. Thor's riding across the sky is likely reflected in the modern Swedish word for "thunderstorm" – Swedish : åska , deriving from an earlier form meaning "the driving of the áss". The modern English term "Æsir" is derived from the plural Old Norse term æsir , the singular of which is áss . In Old English , the term used is the cognate ōs ( plural</span>"}]],"parts":[{"template":{"target":{"wt":"plural form","href":"./Template:Plural_form"},"params":{},"i":0}}]}' id="mwWA">pl. ēse ). In continental West Germanic languages, the word i

The Story of Aesir

Aesir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2017, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 11 Aesirs were born — ranking #7,134 that year. As of 2026, Aesir ranks #7,725 for baby boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-26%). In total, more than 65 Aesirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Aesir

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aesir is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Aesir

What does the name Aesir mean?
Æsir or ēse are gods in Germanic paganism. In Old Nordic religion and mythology, the precise meaning of the term Æsir is debated, as it can refer either to the gods in general or specifically to one of the main families of gods, in contrast to the Vanir, with whom the Æsir waged war, ultimately leading to a joining of the families.
How popular is Aesir in 2026?
In 2026, Aesir ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Aesir most popular?
Aesir reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #7,134 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Aesir a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Aesir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Aesir?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aesir include Everrett, Weylon, Taahir. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Aesir

Aesir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2017 and has accumulated 65 births in the dataset. Aesir's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #7,134. Use the chart and map above to compare Aesir's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.