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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Weaver — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Weatherly|Webb
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Weaver

WEE-ver · 2 syllables

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#12217
→ Stable
#12217
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 5
Peak rank
#12056 in 2021
5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #12217 · Falling since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Weaver

Popularity score: 5  ·  SSA Rank: #12217

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
26 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Weaver scores well on meaning depth but there are tradeoffs — domain availability is limited.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
60
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
English OriginOccupationalSurname-as-GivenNature-AdjacentCraftsmanshipStrongUnisex-Leaning2-syllableModern UsageRising TrendRare
Character
skilled craftsmanshippatient precisioncreative connectionsteady handswoven wisdom
STRONG
High confidence

Weaver is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12217 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#12217 · very rare
Weaver at a Glance
Meaning:One who weaves cloth or fabric. An occupational surname denoting a skilled craftsperson, now used as a given name with connotations of creativity and craftsmanship.
Language root:Middle English · Old English
Peak rank:#12056 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Weaver Smith
American football player
Similar Sound
BeaverReaverLeaverFeverNeuter
Similar Style
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Works well with
Wren◈IvyScout◈Haven◈River◈Beckett◈Rowan◈Sage◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Weaver · Overview
Summary

Weaver is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #12217 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Weaver scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Nature · Strong character
Weaver carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
weaver.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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