Name meaning & stats
Wagner
Wagner. 342 US babies since 1940, peak 2009. Notable Wagners are 1.9× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2009
342 US babies were named Wagner between 1940 and 2025.
Where Wagners end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.9× | Medium · 23 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Medium · 10 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | Low · 6 people |
| Singer | 1.4× | Low · 5 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Wagners show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2009)