How Many People Are Named Weaver?

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

Weaver
Uncommon
English occupational surname used as a first name

Weaver means 'one who weaves' and is a very rare name for boys. Only 1 in 4,103,477 Americans have this name, making it incredibly unique. The majority of people named Weaver are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel.

~140,670
Living in US
1 in 2,356
Americans
1914
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
One who weaves
🌐
Origin
English occupational surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Craftsmanly Traditional Diligent
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents intuition and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

904
Worldwide Bearers
#269,907
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
683
🇿🇲 Zambia
79
🇿🇦 South Africa
23
🇧🇷 Brazil
22
🇵🇭 Philippines
17
🇨🇦 Canada
16
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
9
🇮🇳 India
9
🇱🇷 Liberia
7
🇻🇪 Venezuela
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
80 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 99
17
Would be under 30 (3%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
508
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 525 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: 1914

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
82

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

📜 Weaver Through the Generations

Weaver has been a stable name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1914 with 20 births. Today, there are only 80 people named Weaver living in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This name's classic roots and its current demographic skew towards the elderly suggest it's more of an old-school choice that hasn't caught on with younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 31
Pennsylvania 6
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Weaver

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Weaver's English occupational surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Weaver

How Many People Have the Name Weaver?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 140,670 people in the United States currently share the name Weaver. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,356 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Weaver a Common or Rare Name?

Weaver 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 Weaver Mean?

Weaver means "one who weaves" and comes from English occupational surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Weaver in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Weaver Most Popular?

The name Weaver reached peak popularity in 1914, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Weaver?

Approximately 140,670 people named Weaver live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 140,670. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,356 Americans.

Is Weaver a rare name?

Weaver is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,356 Americans has this name.

What does the name Weaver mean?

Weaver means "one who weaves" and comes from English occupational surname used as a first name origins.

Is Weaver more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Weaver are male and 0% are female.

When was Weaver most popular?

Weaver peaked in 1914 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US140,670
All-Time Births140,670
1 in X1 in 2,356
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age99
Peak Year1914
World Rank#269,907
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.