Worner
An English masculine name derived from a surname of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Worner. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Worner today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Worner births was 1920 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Worner. 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 Worner. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#4,978
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Worner: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Worner 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 Worner 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Worner
The name Worner has its origins in the Germanic languages, with its earliest known roots dating back to the 8th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old High German word "warnen," which means "to warn" or "to caution." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with guardians, watchmen, or those responsible for providing warnings or alerts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Worner can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Saxony, where a person named Worner is mentioned in a land grant from the year 973.
In the Middle Ages, the name Worner appeared sporadically in various historical records across central and northern Europe. One notable figure bearing this name was Worner von Rothenburg, a German knight and military commander who fought in the Crusades during the late 12th century.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained some prominence in the arts and literature. Worner Fassbinder, a German painter and engraver active in the 16th century, is remembered for his intricate woodcut prints depicting religious and mythological scenes.
In the 18th century, Worner Heisenberg, a German mathematician and physicist, made significant contributions to the field of optics and the study of light. His work laid the foundation for the development of wave theory and influenced the work of prominent scientists such as Thomas Young and Augustin-Jean Fresnel.
Another notable figure with the name Worner was Worner von Siemens, a German inventor and industrialist who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his pioneering work in the field of electrical engineering and the development of the first electric dynamo, which revolutionized the generation and distribution of electricity.
While the name Worner has maintained a presence throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other Germanic names. Its unique origins and associations with warning, guardianship, and innovation have contributed to its enduring legacy as a distinctive and meaningful moniker.
People
Worner + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Worner 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
Worner: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Worner?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Worner 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 Worner a common name?
We classify Worner 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Worner most popular?
The single biggest year for Worner was 1920, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Worner 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 Worner in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Worner a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Worner 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 Worner still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Worner 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 Worner 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 many people share the name Worner?
Want to know how many people have the name Worner? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.