The nameWarren

Warren is a boy's name of Norman French origin, first a family name meaning "game park". It reached the American top 30.

Meaning

Warren comes from the Old French warrene, "game park", or from the Germanic Warin, "guard".

Origin

Norman French. Warren was a surname before becoming a first name.

History

Warren Buffett and Warren Beatty are famous bearers. It reached the American top 30.

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Popularity of the name Warren

Warren in the United States

262ndmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
1921peak year (7,826 births)
184,006babies named Warren in the United States since 1880
03,9137,826 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Warren was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 39,025 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Warren. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1921. Half of all babies named Warren in the United States were born before 1947, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,070 births a year on average, against 896 in the five years before.

Warren in the United Kingdom

1195thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2008peak year (259 births)
2,921babies named Warren in the United Kingdom since 1997
0130259 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Warren was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 1,518 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Warren. Half of all babies named Warren in the United Kingdom were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 28 births a year on average, against 47 in the five years before.

Warren in Ireland

1990peak year (39 births)
950babies named Warren in Ireland since 1964
02039 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Warren in France

310thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (295 births)
6,920babies named Warren in France since 1900
0148295 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sibling names for Warren

Names from the same generation as Warren, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Warren mean?

Warren comes from the Old French warrene, "game park", or from the Germanic Warin, "guard".

What is the origin of the name Warren?

Norman French. Warren was a surname before becoming a first name.

Is Warren a girl's or a boy's name?

Warren is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Warren?

In 2024, Warren was the 262nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,327 births.

What are good sibling names for Warren?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Noelle, Regina, Darcy and Mira for a sister, Conrad, Myles, Felix and Raphael for a brother.

Who are famous people named Warren?

Warren Buffett, investor; Warren Beatty, actor; Warren G. Harding, President of the United States; Warren Gatland, rugby coach.