Warner Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Warner originates from Old High German and means 'defender' or 'warrior'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Wernher and Werner. The name reflects traits of strength and reliability and has biblical relevance of 'N/A'. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and continues to be recognized in modern times.
The name Warner is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Warner has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Warner' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 577th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 562nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 918th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1482nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2509th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2652nd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1596th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6257th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19402nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Warner' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Warner"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɔːrnər/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Warner is derived from the Old High German name 'Wernher', which is composed of the elements 'wer' meaning 'man' and 'hari' meaning 'army'. It has evolved into a common given name and surname in various Germanic languages.
Meaning
Defender, warrior
Language Evolution
Wernher, Werner, Warner
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Middle Ages and was common among the Norman nobility. It has remained in use since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Werner, Wernher, Warren
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Warner is often associated with strength and reliability, partly due to its historical roots. It is also recognized due to notable figures in various fields.
Famous People
Warner Bros. founders Jack and Harry Warner, Warner Oland, actor, Warner Music Group executives
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Warner"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Warner"
"Warner" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 577th of 7545 | 1,874 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 562nd of 6773 | 2,047 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 918th of 7552 | 1,252 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1482nd of 10718 | 548 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2509th of 16616 | 400 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2652nd of 24088 | 651 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1596th of 23106 | 1,265 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6257th of 9204 | 27 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10394th of 12526 | 12 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19402nd of 30306 | 28 |
Regional Popularity of "Warner" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
34.11% 483rd/1416 |
50.33% 694th/1379 |
25.57% 605th/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
34.22% 529th/1546 |
36.70% 571st/1556 |
26.01% 612th/2353 |
37.10% 574th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
44.05% 981st/2227 |
42.59% 1035th/2430 |
36.14% 1031st/2853 |
31.68% 879th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
60.98% 1791st/2937 |
63.82% 2223rd/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
42.61% 1723rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
47.75% 2480th/5194 |
60.06% 3794th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
43.03% 3147th/7313 |
39.96% 2982nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
33.31% 1327th/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
24.86% 1696th/6822 |
28.03% 1759th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Warner" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Warner"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Warner" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.