UK boy's name
Warner
A Germanic name meaning "army guard" or "army protector".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Warner is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Warner popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4001, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1997 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Warner. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Warner ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 4 boys were registered as Warner.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Warner as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4001
2022
Births in 2022
4
Latest year
Peak year
2019
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Warner mean?
The name Warner is derived from the Old English word "warnian," which means "to warn" or "to take heed." It is believed to have originated during the Anglo-Saxon period in England, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century.
The name was likely given to individuals whose role was to serve as lookouts or sentries, responsible for warning others of potential dangers or threats. It may have also been used as a descriptive name for someone who had a cautious or vigilant nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Warner can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name is mentioned in several entries, suggesting its use was widespread across different regions of the country.
During the Middle Ages, the name Warner gained prominence as a Christian name. It was borne by several notable figures, including Warner of Rouen (c. 1030-1099), a Benedictine monk and abbot of the Abbey of St. Martin in Rouen, France, who was known for his piety and educational reforms.
Another historical figure with the name Warner was Warner of Basel (c. 1300-1358), a Swiss physician and professor of medicine at the University of Basel. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of medicine and his writings on various medical topics.
In the 16th century, Warner Wesembecius (1510-1586), a German scholar and humanist, gained recognition for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the study of classical literature.
During the English Reformation, Warner Hyde (c. 1597-1667) was a prominent English clergyman and theologian who served as the rector of Brightwell, Berkshire. He was known for his sermons and writings defending the Church of England against Catholicism and Puritanism.
In more recent history, Warner Sallman (1892-1968) was an American painter best known for his iconic depiction of Jesus Christ titled "Head of Christ," which became one of the most widely reproduced religious paintings of the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Warner. The name has endured for centuries and continues to be used across various cultures and regions, reflecting its enduring appeal and historical significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Warner over time
The chart below shows babies named Warner registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Warner, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Warner by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Warner was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4375 | 7 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2859 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Warner
- William 117,982
- Wilfred 5,302
- Will 3,185
- Warren 2,787
- Wyatt 2,604
- Wesley 2,513
- Woody 1,951
- Walter 1,918
- Wiktor 1,354
- Wayne 979
- Wilbur 975
- Wade 902
FAQ
Warner: questions and answers
How popular is the name Warner in the UK right now?
In 2022, Warner was ranked #4001 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Warner most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 4 babies registered as Warner in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Warner?
A Germanic name meaning "army guard" or "army protector".
How many people are called Warner in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Warner across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.