Boy · #12,142 in 2026

Waker

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

Waker is a South Korean boy band formed and managed by Howling Entertainment. The group consists of six members: Kohyeon, Kwon Hyeop, Ijun, Leo, Saebyeol, and Sebum. They debuted on January 8, 2024, with the extended play (EP) Mission of School.

Current Rank

#12,142

Peak Rank

#12,230 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2019

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#12230

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Waker

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Waker

The earliest SSA record of Waker as a baby boy name dates back to 2010, when 5 babies received it. 2010 was its biggest year on record, with 5 newborns named Waker — #12,230 in the national rankings. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2019 (5 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 10 Wakers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Waker

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

Walker
Weaker
Wicker
Wacker
Whacker
Whicker
Wecker
Wiker
Wake
Quaker
Wigger
Wakey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Waker

What does the name Waker mean?

How popular is Waker in 2026?

In 2026, Waker ranks #12,142 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Waker most popular?

Waker reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #12,230 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Waker a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Waker?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Waker include Abdilahi, Abdulmalek, Abdulwadud. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Waker

Waker is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Waker's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #12,230. Use the chart and map above to compare Waker'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.