Waver is an uncommon, distinctive given name of American origin, derived from the surname Weaver. It was originally occupational in nature, signifying a worker who makes cloth from yarn or fiber on a loom. However, as a first name, Waver has evolved beyond its historical roots and now stands independently as a unique choice for parents seeking to give their child an unusual yet meaningful name.
Waver seems to have been a popular name around the 1920s and again in the late 1950s, with peaks of 9 and 10 births respectively during those years. However, its popularity declined sharply after that, with only sporadic occurrences up until 1948 and 1955. Overall, there were a total of 69 babies named Waver born between 1919 and 1955.