Warner
A surname. A surname originating as a patronymic derived from a medieval given name, from Germanic war, warin "cautious; heedful; wary; watchful" + her, heri "army"…
Every Warner since 1880 — 8,633 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Warner
Warner is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,365 in 2025 with 137 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 8,633 American babies have been named Warner. Its peak came in 1921, when 167 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Warner stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Warner year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #13,110 | 137 | #1,365 |
| 2024 | 7 | #13,392 | 120 | #1,501 |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,467 | 128 | #1,431 |
| 2022 | — | — | 127 | #1,439 |
| 2021 | — | — | 139 | #1,338 |
| 2020 | — | — | 114 | #1,496 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,440 | 102 | #1,623 |
| 2018 | — | — | 135 | #1,342 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,304 | 113 | #1,497 |
| 2016 | — | — | 83 | #1,826 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,962 | 78 | #1,891 |
| 2014 | — | — | 70 | #2,042 |
| 2013 | — | — | 57 | #2,276 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,394 | 74 | #1,939 |
| 2011 | — | — | 48 | #2,587 |
| 2010 | — | — | 65 | #2,096 |
| 2009 | — | — | 59 | #2,250 |
| 2008 | — | — | 49 | #2,581 |
| 2007 | — | — | 37 | #3,130 |
| 2006 | — | — | 41 | #2,829 |
| 2005 | — | — | 37 | #2,900 |
| 2004 | — | — | 37 | #2,840 |
| 2003 | — | — | 44 | #2,425 |
| 2002 | — | — | 33 | #2,879 |
| 2001 | — | — | 37 | #2,616 |
| 2000 | — | — | 29 | #3,071 |
| 1995 | — | — | 17 | #3,843 |
| 1990 | — | — | 27 | #2,551 |
| 1985 | — | — | 21 | #2,503 |
| 1980 | — | — | 33 | #1,764 |
| 1975 | — | — | 34 | #1,558 |
| 1970 | — | — | 41 | #1,312 |
| 1965 | — | — | 45 | #1,127 |
| 1960 | — | — | 65 | #943 |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,709 | 65 | #931 |
| 1950 | — | — | 53 | #958 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,217 | 75 | #707 |
| 1940 | 5 | #5,005 | 109 | #573 |
| 1935 | — | — | 165 | #445 |
| 1930 | — | — | 105 | #590 |
| 1925 | — | — | 93 | #667 |
| 1920 | — | — | 158 | #483 |
| 1915 | — | — | 86 | #628 |
| 1910 | — | — | 19 | #704 |
| 1905 | — | — | 17 | #591 |
| 1900 | — | — | 20 | #553 |
| 1895 | — | — | 13 | #607 |
| 1890 | — | — | 22 | #387 |
| 1885 | — | — | 17 | #461 |
| 1880 | — | — | 10 | #637 |
Famous people named Warner
- Warner Baxter Actor · 1889–1951
- Warner Oland Actor · 1879–1938
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Warner mean?
A surname. A surname originating as a patronymic derived from a medieval given name, from Germanic war, warin "cautious; heedful; wary; watchful" + her, heri "army", modern German Werner.
How popular is the name Warner in 2025?
Warner ranked #1,365 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 137 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Warner?
8,633 babies have been named Warner in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Warner most popular?
Warner peaked in 1921, when 167 newborns received the name.
Is Warner a boy or girl name?
Warner is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Warner rising or falling?
Warner is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Warner?
Well-known people named Warner include Warner Baxter (actor), Warner Oland (actor).