boys' name · peaked 1914

Weaver

Every Weaver since 1880 — 525 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1893Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Weaver
Peak year
1914
20 babies
All-time total
525
since 1880

The story of Weaver

Weaver is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1880, 525 American babies have been named Weaver. Its peak came in 1914, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Weaver stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Weaver year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025
2024 6 #12,265
2023
2022
2021 6 #12,063
2020
2019 5 #14,022
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990
1985
1980
1975
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945 6 #3,326
1940 9 #2,664
1935 10 #2,525
1930 6 #3,985
1925 17 #2,005
1920 16 #2,126
1915 7 #3,378
1910
1905
1900 5 #1,499
1895
1890
1885
1880 7 #807

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Weaver in 2025?

Weaver did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Weaver?

525 babies have been named Weaver in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Weaver most popular?

Weaver peaked in 1914, when 20 newborns received the name.

Is Weaver a boy or girl name?

Weaver is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Weaver rising or falling?

Weaver is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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