Worn
An English name denoting something tattered, thinned, or eroded by use.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Worn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Worn today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Worn births was 1921 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Worn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Worn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1923 SSA rank
#4,890
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Worn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Worn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Worn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Worn
The given name Worn has its origins in the ancient Germanic language group, tracing back to the Proto-Germanic root word "wurnaz" or "wurnōn," which meant "to endure" or "to persist." This etymology suggests that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals perceived as resilient or persevering in their character or actions.
In the early medieval period, variations of the name appeared in various Germanic cultures, such as the Old English "Wurna" and the Old Norse "Vǫrn." These iterations were often used to name children in the hopes that they would embody the qualities of endurance and steadfastness.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Worn can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of literary works dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. In the Saga of Grettir the Strong, a character named Vǫrn is depicted as a formidable warrior known for his resilience in battle.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Worn. One such figure was Worn the Steadfast (c. 980-1045), a Saxon nobleman and military leader who played a crucial role in defending his lands against Viking invasions during the 11th century.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Worn the Chronicler (c. 1220-1290), a Benedictine monk from the Abbey of St. Gall in modern-day Switzerland. He is renowned for his meticulous record-keeping and his detailed chronicles of events during his lifetime.
In the realm of religious history, Worn of Avignon (c. 1325-1395) was a Franciscan friar and theologian revered for his unwavering commitment to his faith and his tireless efforts in ministering to the poor and marginalized.
The name Worn also found its way into the annals of literature through the character of Worn the Steadfast, a central figure in the epic poem "The Lay of the Nibelungs," a seminal work of German medieval literature dating back to the 13th century.
Finally, it is worth mentioning Worn the Wayfarer (c. 1450-1520), a renowned explorer and navigator from the Hanseatic League who undertook daring voyages across the North Sea and the Baltic, contributing to the expansion of trade routes and maritime knowledge during the Age of Discovery.
People
Worn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Worn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Worn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Worn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Worn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Worn a common name?
We classify Worn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Worn most popular?
The single biggest year for Worn was 1921, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Worn is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Worn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Worn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Worn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Worn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Worn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Worn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Worn?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.