Warren
Warren first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1921, when 7,798 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,471.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Warren popular?
Rising Warren has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 6,772 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,391 | |
| 2000s | 4,959 | |
| 1990s | 5,959 | |
| 1980s | 7,710 | |
| 1970s | 10,078 | |
| 1960s | 18,561 | |
| 1950s | 24,602 | |
| 1940s | 23,740 | |
| 1930s | 19,151 | |
| 1920s | 38,775 | |
| 1910s | 12,012 | |
| 1900s | 1,748 | |
| 1890s | 1,480 | |
| 1880s | 1,580 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Warren mean?
Warren comes from a Norman surname — either from a place in Normandy or from the Old French garenne, “game park.” It is also an English word for a rabbit colony.
Variants & spellings
- Waring
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Frequently asked questions
Is Warren a boy or a girl name?
Warren is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Warren a popular name right now?
Warren has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Warren?
In 2025, Warren ranked #240 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Warren most popular?
Warren was most popular in 1921, when about 7,798 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.