Wagner
Every Wagner since 1915 — 347 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wagner
Wagner is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,212 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 347 American babies have been named Wagner. Its peak came in 2009, when 15 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wagner stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wagner year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #8,212 |
| 2024 | 13 | #6,804 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,748 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,772 |
| 2021 | 5 | #13,956 |
| 2020 | 12 | #7,012 |
| 2019 | 7 | #10,751 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #8,108 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,570 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,705 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #10,669 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,663 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,727 |
| 2010 | 6 | #12,136 |
| 2009 | 15 | #6,072 |
| 2008 | 13 | #6,741 |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,860 |
| 2006 | 5 | #13,930 |
| 2005 | 6 | #11,404 |
| 2004 | 14 | #5,793 |
| 2003 | 5 | #12,680 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,612 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,303 |
| 2000 | 5 | #12,057 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,488 |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,761 |
| 1980 | 5 | #7,262 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 5 | #5,415 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,370 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Wagner
- Wagner Moura Actor · b. 1976
- Wagner Lopes Soccer player · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wagner in 2025?
Wagner ranked #8,212 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wagner?
347 babies have been named Wagner in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wagner most popular?
Wagner peaked in 2009, when 15 newborns received the name.
Is Wagner a boy or girl name?
Wagner is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wagner rising or falling?
Wagner is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Wagner?
Well-known people named Wagner include Wagner Moura (actor), Wagner Lopes (soccer player).