Boy · #3,930 in 2026

Varner

Name: Popularity of the name Varner in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Varner, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,930

Peak Rank

#2,457 (1914)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

1965

Last Year

1914

Peak Year

#2457

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Varner

Varner first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1914, when 8 Varners were born — ranking #2,457 that year. As of 2026, Varner ranks #3,930 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 43 Varners have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Varner

Phonetically similar names — useful when Varner is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Varna
Varney
Varn
Verner
Varni
Varnes
Foreigner
Farner
Vorn
Warner
Wagner
Viner

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Varner

What does the name Varner mean?

Varner is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Varner in 2026?

In 2026, Varner ranks #3,930 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Varner most popular?

Varner reached its peak popularity in 1914, ranking #2,457 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Varner most popular?

Varner has historically been most popular in Missouri. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Varner.

Is Varner a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Varner is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Varner?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Varner include Shed, Bohumil, Basel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Varner

Varner is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 43 births in the dataset. Varner's peak popularity came in 1914 when it ranked #2,457. Use the chart and map above to compare Varner's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.