Boy · #4,879 in 2026

Fenrir

Name: Popularity of the name Fenrir in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Fenrir, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,879

Peak Rank

#4,879 (2023)

Total Babies

153

5-Yr Trend

+74%

2016

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#4879

Peak Rank

153

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Fenrir

Fenrir first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 20 Fenrirs were born — ranking #4,881 that year. As of 2026, Fenrir ranks #4,879 for baby boys with 20 births, rising sharply (+74% over the past five years). In total, more than 153 Fenrirs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Fenrir

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

Finir
Farrier
Ferrier
Fenris
Fineer
Finnair
Finra
Funnier
Femora
Fierier
Finnier
Fender

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fenrir

What does the name Fenrir mean?

Fenrir is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Fenrir in 2026?

In 2026, Fenrir ranks #4,879 among boys' names in the U.S., with 20 babies given the name that year.

When was Fenrir most popular?

Fenrir reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #4,879 that year with 20 babies given the name.

Is Fenrir a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Fenrir is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Fenrir?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Fenrir include Stephfon, Dyon, Deddrick. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Fenrir

Fenrir is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 153 births in the dataset. Fenrir's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #4,879. Use the chart and map above to compare Fenrir'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.