Wagner
Pronunciation: [ w-AGN-er ]
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Meaning & Origin
Wagner is a boy name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-AGN-er.
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Wagner first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 332 babies have been named Wagner in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wagner is past its peak , currently ranked #6,843 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #6,843
- Total SSA Count
- 13
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About the Name Wagner
Wagner is a boy name .
Wagner is currently ranked #6,843 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wagner include Wag, Wagn, Wagny, Wagnie, Way, Waie, and Wagkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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