Warner
How to say it: WAR-ner · /ˈwɔrnər/
From Germanic elements 'guard-army' - English surname long used as first name.
Warner was the 1,187th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 137 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1890s, its births are up about 71% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,147 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,187 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 137 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,199 |
| Peak decade | 1890s |
| Change over 10 years | +71% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,147 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After nearly fading out in the 1990s, Warner has found its way back. It remains well below the 1890s high, though growth looks likely over the next few years.
What goes with it
A mellow two part sound with a sturdy edge gives Warner a strong feel. Wallace shares its rugged vintage manner.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Warner is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, German.
Famous people named Warner
- Warner Baxter (1889–1951)American actor
- Warner Hahn (born 1992)Surinamese association football player
- Warner Oland (1879–1938)Swedish-American actor
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Warner Bros., founded 1923, is a major American film studio brand now under Warner Bros. Discovery
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