Total births
26
Boys' name · since 1913
Waring
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 26 babies named Waring, peaking in 1913. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 26
- total births
- 1913–1951
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Waring is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 26 have been recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Waring has been recorded 26 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1951.
- 26 total births
- 1913–1951 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
26 boys have been named Waring since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1951.
- 26
- total births
- 1913–1951
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Waring was born in this single decade.
1913
Single peak year
6 babies were named Waring in 1913 - its busiest year on record.
Waring's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Waring's SSA record in two at 1921 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1920, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1913 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Waring at a glance
Last recorded 1951Peak year
1913
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Waring popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1951
- Peak year (1913)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Waring by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Waring's strongest decade.
15 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Waring births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
6 births
- 1920s
1920s
15 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 15 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Waring? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 26 babies named Waring. The most recent recorded year was 1951. Its busiest year on record was 1913, with 6 births.
When was Waring most popular? ▼
Waring was most popular in the 1920s decade with 15 total births. The single peak year was 1913.
How long has the name Waring been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Waring since 1913 -- 39 years through the most recent 1951 data.
What names are similar to Waring? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Warren, Ward, Warner, Wardell, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Waring's data
- Waring's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (15 total births) through the 1950s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Waring
Nearby Names Like Waring
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Waring
Warren Boy
#263 184,518 births
Ward Boy
#3272 15,026 births
Warner Boy
#1494 8,554 births
Wardell Boy
4,290 births
Warrick Boy
#4601 782 births
Compare Waring side by side: Waring vs Warren Waring vs Ward Waring vs Warner
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–1951 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Waring: Baby Name Since 1913 - 26 Births, Peak 1913." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/waring. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Waring draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.