Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Weaver

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#1,342 (1914)

Total Babies

525

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1880

First Year

2024

Last Year

1914

Peak Year

#1342

Peak Rank

525

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Weaver

The earliest SSA record of Weaver as a baby boy name dates back to 1880, when 7 babies received it. 1914 was its biggest year on record, with 20 newborns named Weaver — #1,342 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 26% of all recorded Weavers. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 2024 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 525 Weavers have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Weaver

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

Wever
Weever
Waver
Waiver
Wiver
Waivor
Heaver
Weave
Weaves
Weavers
Weve
Weer

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Weaver

What does the name Weaver mean?

Weaver is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Weaver in 2026?

In 2026, Weaver ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Weaver most popular?

Weaver reached its peak popularity in 1914, ranking #1,342 that year with 20 babies given the name.

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

Weaver has historically been most popular in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Weaver.

Is Weaver a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Weaver?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Weaver include Elvie, Hewitt, Adolphe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Weaver

Weaver is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 525 births in the dataset. Weaver's peak popularity came in 1914 when it ranked #1,342. Use the chart and map above to compare Weaver'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.