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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Fenrir — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Fennec|Fenris
NorseBoy↓ Fading

Fenrir

FEN-rir · 2 syllables

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#5499
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#5499
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 13
Peak rank
#4935 in 2023
5yr change
-564 ranks
Birth frequency
4.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #5499 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Norse boy names
Fenrir

Popularity score: 13  ·  SSA Rank: #5499

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-564 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
12 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Fenrir scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
32
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
NorseMythologicalBoy2-syllableMythologyWolfStrongEdgyRisingFantasy-influenced
Character
fierce independenceprimal poweruntamed spiritdestructive forcedefiant nature
STRONG
High confidence

Fenrir is a Norse boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5499 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -564 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#5499 · very rare
Fenrir at a Glance
Meaning:In Norse mythology, Fenrir is a monstrous wolf prophesied to break free and bring about Ragnarok. The name evokes primal power and destiny.
Language root:Old Norse · Germanic
Peak rank:#4935 in 2023
5yr change:-564 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
FenrisFinn◈FrerinFern◈Farrin
Similar Style
Loki◈Soren◈LeifRagnarStellan◈Ronan◈
Works well with
SagaSoren◈LeifAstridViggoEiraKnutEinar
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Soren◈
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Leif
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↓ Declining
Ragnar
Norse · #2272
↓ Fading
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Ronan◈
Irish · #257
↑ Rising
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Fenrir · Overview
Summary

Fenrir is a Norse boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #5499 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Mythological · Strong character
Fenrir carries a bold, edgy, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 564 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
fenrir.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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