Boy · #5,247 in 2026

Gunther

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

Gundaharius or Gundahar, better known by his legendary names Gunther or Gunnar, was a historical King of the Burgundians in the early 5th century. Gundahar is attested as ruling his people shortly after they crossed the Rhine into Roman Gaul.

Current Rank

#5,247

Peak Rank

#1,842 (1995)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

-12%

1924

First Year

2026

Last Year

1995

Peak Year

#1842

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gunther

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

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Etymology

The first element of Gunther's name is Proto-Germanic *gunþ- , meaning war or conflict. The second element is Proto-Germanic *-hari , meaning army. The name of the historical Gundahar is attested in the primary sources as Latin Gundaharius or Gundicharius and Greek Γυντιάριος ( Gyntiarios ). Medieval Latin gives the name of the legendary figure as Guntharius , while Anglo-Saxon has Gūðhere , Old Norse has Gunnarr , and Middle High German has Gunther .

The Story of Gunther

Gunther first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1995, when 32 Gunthers were born — ranking #2,400 that year. As of 2026, Gunther ranks #5,247 for baby boys with 18 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 1K Gunthers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Gunther

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

Ginther
Guenther
Gunner
Gunnar
Gunter
Guntur
Gether
Ginter
Genser
Gather
Goner
Gainer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gunther

What does the name Gunther mean?

How popular is Gunther in 2026?

In 2026, Gunther ranks #5,247 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.

When was Gunther most popular?

Gunther reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #1,842 that year with 32 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gunther most popular?

Gunther has historically been most popular in New York, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gunther.

Is Gunther a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Gunther?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gunther include Rembert, Alyn, Json. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gunther

Gunther is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Gunther's peak popularity came in 1995 when it ranked #1,842. Use the chart and map above to compare Gunther'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.