Warren

Warren - A very unique male name

Warren appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #136. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Warren and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Warren? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Warren. The baby boy name Warren was given to 1,461 baby boys in 2025, ranking #237 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,004 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Warren peaked in popularity 105 years ago in 1921 on position 24.

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Warren is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Warren is currently topping the baby name charts in Vermont at position #62 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #574.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Warren is where you live.

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Warren origin and meaning

English surname, from a Norman place name — deeper root uncertain

Uncertain — a transferred surname from La Varenne in Normandy; the place name's own meaning is not securely known

Warren is a Norman surname that became an American first name in the nineteenth century, borne by a president and given widely through the early 1900s — it peaked in 1921. After a long fade it has revived notably, climbing from #344 in 2020 to #237 in 2025 as vintage surnames returned.

Origin uncertain

Warren is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Warren, pop culture references for the name Warren and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Warren

We've found the following names that sound similar to Warren, sorted by popularity.

Wren / Warnie /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Warren

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Warren a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Warren?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

WOR-en · /ˈwɔːrən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Warren G. Harding — Twenty-ninth president of the United States (1865–1923) Historical
• Warren Buffett — Investor, longtime head of Berkshire Hathaway (b. 1930) Contemporary
• Warren Beatty — Actor and director known for Bonnie and Clyde and Reds (b. 1937) Contemporary

Style

SurnameVintage revivalClassic

Why parents choose it

Parents pick Warren as a distinguished vintage revival — serious and surname-smart, but softer than the mid-century names still out of fashion.

Worth knowing

• A warren is also a rabbit burrow network, a homely word association some notice.
• It still reads as an older man's name to many, even as baby Warrens multiply.