An undiscovered option among occupational names, as of 2023, Banner has never been used for more than 100 baby boys in a single year. It does have charm however, much due to its associations with fêtes and phrases like "a banner year".

Brand-new surname-name rising for both genders (though leaning masculine) that might appeal to Marvel fans, as in Bruce Banner, and as a patriotic choice, in reference to "The Star-Spangled Banner", the US national anthem. Though it was given to just 7 girls in a recent year, it was also chosen for 66 boys.