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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: WAR-nər //ˈwɔːrnər//
Origin: German; English
Meaning: German: army defender; English: guard
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Warner has its roots in the Germanic languages, derived from the Old High German name "Warinhari," which is composed of the elements "warin," meaning "defending," and "hari," meaning "army." This name evolved through various forms as it spread across regions and languages. In the Middle Ages, it became more common in the German-speaking areas and was eventually adopted into Old French as "Guerner" before making its way into Middle English as "Warner." The transition into English likely occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Norman names entered the English lexicon.
Historically, the name Warner has been borne by notable figures, including several medieval nobles and landowners in England. One significant milestone was its appearance in the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landholdings and names in England following the Norman Conquest.
Additionally, the name has been associated with various saints and religious figures throughout the centuries, contributing to its cultural significance in Christian contexts. The name also appears in literature and historical texts, reflecting its enduring presence in European history.
Culturally, Warner has been associated with themes of protection and valor, resonating with its etymological roots. The notion of a "defender" has made it a symbol of strength and loyalty in various narratives.
Over time, diminutive forms like "Warren" have emerged, further enriching the name's legacy. The name's historical associations with nobility and military leadership have helped sustain its relevance across generations, making it a name with deep historical and cultural roots.
Famous people named Warner
In this section, you will find notable people named Warner. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Warner who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Warner who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Warner Bros. is a film studio best known for Harry Potter, DC Comics films, and Looney Tunes.
Warner Music Group is a music company best known for recording and distributing music for artists like Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Cardi B.
Fictional characters named Warner
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Warner is a fictional character from the animated television series Animaniacs. He is one of the Warner siblings, known for his mischievous antics and playful personality.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Warner was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Warner has ranked as high as #718 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in California, Virginia, Texas, Ohio, and Georgia.
In the past 5 years the name Warner has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Warner is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Warner was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Warner (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 11 | |
| CA | 10 | |
| TN | 8 | |
| IA | 7 | |
| MO | 7 | |
| FL | 5 | |
| GA | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Warner.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 119 |
| 2023 | 128 |
| 2022 | 127 |
| 2021 | 139 |
| 2020 | 114 |
| 2019 | 102 |
| 2018 | 135 |
| 2017 | 113 |
| 2016 | 83 |
| 2015 | 78 |
| 2014 | 70 |
| 2013 | 57 |
| 2012 | 74 |
| 2011 | 48 |
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2009 | 59 |
| 2008 | 49 |
| 2007 | 37 |
| 2006 | 41 |
| 2005 | 37 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2003 | 44 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2000 | 29 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 1998 | 19 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1996 | 25 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1994 | 23 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1992 | 26 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1983 | 30 |
| 1982 | 26 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1980 | 33 |
| 1979 | 24 |
| 1978 | 29 |
| 1977 | 23 |
| 1976 | 24 |
| 1975 | 34 |
| 1974 | 24 |
| 1973 | 30 |
| 1972 | 35 |
| 1971 | 40 |
| 1970 | 41 |
| 1969 | 40 |
| 1968 | 29 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1966 | 48 |
| 1965 | 45 |
| 1964 | 49 |
| 1963 | 70 |
| 1962 | 81 |
| 1961 | 63 |
| 1960 | 65 |
| 1959 | 60 |
| 1958 | 70 |
| 1957 | 52 |
| 1956 | 67 |
| 1955 | 65 |
| 1954 | 57 |
| 1953 | 68 |
| 1952 | 79 |
| 1951 | 53 |
| 1950 | 53 |
| 1949 | 68 |
| 1948 | 78 |
| 1947 | 81 |
| 1946 | 73 |
| 1945 | 75 |
| 1944 | 81 |
| 1943 | 88 |
| 1942 | 81 |
| 1941 | 88 |
| 1940 | 109 |
| 1939 | 118 |
| 1938 | 135 |
| 1937 | 147 |
| 1936 | 136 |
| 1935 | 165 |
| 1934 | 160 |
| 1933 | 130 |
| 1932 | 124 |
| 1931 | 96 |
| 1930 | 105 |
| 1929 | 118 |
| 1928 | 91 |
| 1927 | 92 |
| 1926 | 103 |
| 1925 | 93 |
| 1924 | 125 |
| 1923 | 117 |
| 1922 | 122 |
| 1921 | 167 |
| 1920 | 158 |
| 1919 | 107 |
| 1918 | 108 |
| 1917 | 91 |
| 1916 | 111 |
| 1915 | 86 |
| 1914 | 73 |
| 1913 | 61 |
| 1912 | 52 |
| 1911 | 20 |
| 1910 | 19 |
| 1909 | 21 |
| 1908 | 19 |
| 1907 | 26 |
| 1906 | 17 |
| 1905 | 17 |
| 1904 | 22 |
| 1903 | 24 |
| 1902 | 10 |
| 1901 | 13 |
| 1900 | 20 |
| 1899 | 25 |
| 1898 | 21 |
| 1897 | 15 |
| 1896 | 25 |
| 1895 | 13 |
| 1894 | 16 |
| 1893 | 15 |
| 1892 | 24 |
| 1891 | 15 |
| 1890 | 22 |
| 1889 | 23 |
| 1888 | 23 |
| 1887 | 12 |
| 1886 | 18 |
| 1885 | 17 |
| 1884 | 22 |
| 1883 | 18 |
| 1882 | 15 |
| 1881 | 10 |
| 1880 | 10 |