Wagner

Wagner is a boy's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 13 boys in the United States.

Wagner at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈwæɡnɚ/

About the name Wagner

Wagner belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Wagner first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4023 in 1964, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 337 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Wagner in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#4023 in 1964
Peak year
2009
Babies named Wagner in 2024
13
Total since 1880
337

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wagner mean?

The meaning of Wagner is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Wagner a boy or girl name?

Wagner is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Wagner?

Wagner comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Wagner?

Wagner first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #4023 in 1964, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Wagner?

Wagner is pronounced /ˈwæɡnɚ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.