Warren
Warren is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Park keeper, watchman, or animal enclosure.
Origin and history
Warren is a traditional English name derived from an Old French surname referring to a game park or animal enclosure keeper. It has been a steady classic in the United States since record-keeping began, historically peaking in the early to mid-20th century. It remains a recognizable, classic choice for boys in contemporary usage.
Popularity in the United States
184,518 babies in the United States have been named Warren since 1880. It ranks #198 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #301.
States where it is most popular
- NY (9 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
- IL (5.2 %)
- TX (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,580 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,480 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,748 |
| 1910-1920 | 12,012 |
| 1920-1930 | 38,775 |
| 1930-1940 | 19,151 |
| 1940-1950 | 23,740 |
| 1950-1960 | 24,602 |
| 1960-1970 | 18,561 |
| 1970-1980 | 10,078 |
| 1980-1990 | 7,710 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,959 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,959 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,391 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,772 |
Famous people named Warren
- Warren Buffett: Investor, Philanthropist
- Warren Beatty: Actor, Director
- Warren G. Harding: U.S. President, Politician
Nicknames
Ren
Fun facts
- Warren G. Harding served as the 29th President of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1923.
- The name originally stems from Norman French 'garenne', meaning a game preserve or rabbit warren.