Werner
Pronunciation: [ w-ERN-er ]
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Werner first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,206 babies have been named Werner in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Werner is past its peak , currently ranked #8,862 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,862
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Werner
Werner is a boy name .
Werner is currently ranked #8,862 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Werner include Wer, Wern, Werny, Wernie, Wey, Weie, and Werkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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