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Varner

VAR-nur /ˈvɑr.nər/

At a glance

In short
Varner is a strong and distinctive English name for baby boys, meaning "defending army." With a rich history, it conveys tradition and resilience.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1965 (#3,930)
Babies in 1965
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#2,457 in 1914
First recorded
1914

Meaning of Varner

Varner is a strong and distinctive name of English origin, meaning "defending army." It is typically used for baby boys. The name Varner has a rich history and is associated with qualities like strength and protection. While not extremely common, it has been used in the United States for many years, particularly in Missouri where it has had occasional appearances in birth records. This unique name carries a sense of tradition and resilience, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with character and depth.

How to pronounce Varner

English

Popularity of Varner in the U.S.

Varner was last recorded in the U.S. in 1965, ranked #3,930 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,457 in 1914. It first appears in the records in 1914.

Bar and line chart: Varner in the U.S., 1914–1965. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 8 in 1914 and 5 in 1965. Line: rank among boy names, peak #2,457 in 1914, #3,930 in 1965.
  • Boys named Varner (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1914–1965. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1914⁠–⁠1965 7 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
196553,930back
192163,869back
191863,728▼ 183
191763,545▲ 352
191653,897▼ 815
191573,082▼ 625
191482,457new

Notable people named Varner

  • Varner Lootsmann is an Estonian politician from Harju County.