How Many People Are Named Warner?

Complete statistics for the name Warner: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Warner
Uncommon
Old English

Warner means 'guardian' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1 in 80,483 Americans bearing this name. That's just 4,100 people today, making it quite exclusive. Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1921.

~80,118
Living in US
1 in 4,137
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Guardian
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Protective Reliable
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,100
Worldwide Bearers
#50,064
Global Rank
🇨🇱 Chile
161
🇨🇴 Colombia
157
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
105
🇳🇿 New Zealand
77
🇿🇦 South Africa
68
🇩🇪 Germany
58
🇪🇨 Ecuador
40
🇮🇳 India
40
🇦🇺 Australia
40
🇦🇷 Argentina
36

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4,048 (99%)
♀ Female
52 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 70
1,949
Would be under 30 (23%)
903
Would be 30–60 (11%)
5,626
Would be over 60 (66%)

All 8,478 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
99
Modern Appeal
21
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Warner Through the Generations

Warner, a name steeped in history, has seen its peaks and troughs through the decades. With 167 births in 1921 marking its highest point, the name has since become less common but remains cherished by those who carry it. Today, it's predominantly found among older generations, with 66% of the 4,100 living Warner's being over 60 years old. This trend suggests a resurgence of interest in classic, old-school names, giving Warner a unique place in the modern naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 327
Virginia 289
Texas 278
Ohio 213
Georgia 188
Tennessee 174
Illinois 164
New York 161
Michigan 132
Missouri 128

⭐ Famous People Named Warner

Warner is an English, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish given name that is an alternate form of Werner that is in use throughout North America, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Peninsular Malaysia, India, Pakistan, the British Isles, Norway, Finland, Sweden, the Republic of Karelia, Estonia, Guyana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Cameroon and Nigeria. Warner is derived from Germanic origins, and can be defined or translated to: defender or, defending warrior. …

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✨ Similar Names to Warner

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Warner's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Warner

How Many People Have the Name Warner?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 80,118 people in the United States currently share the name Warner. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,137 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Warner a Common or Rare Name?

Warner is classified as Uncommon. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Warner Mean?

Warner means "guardian" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Warner in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Warner Most Popular?

The name Warner reached peak popularity in 1921, with 167 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Warner?

Approximately 80,118 people named Warner live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 80,118. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,137 Americans.

Is Warner a rare name?

Warner is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,137 Americans has this name.

What does the name Warner mean?

Warner means "guardian" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Warner more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Warner are male and 1% are female.

When was Warner most popular?

Warner peaked in 1921 with 167 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US80,118
All-Time Births80,118
1 in X1 in 4,137
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age70
Peak Year1921
World Rank#50,064
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.