Warren Boy

Popularity: #248 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Old French; English

Meaning

Old French: watchman; English: protector

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Warren has its roots in Old French, derived from the word 'warrene,' meaning a game park or enclosure. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest. The name has been used as both a surname and a given name, often associated with nobility and land ownership. Over time, it has maintained a steady presence in English-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Warren has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in recent decades.

Similar Names

Garrett, Darren, Mason, Harrison, Garren, Cameron, Jarren, Kieran

Variants

  • Warrin

International Variants

  • Warren (English)

Famous people named Warren

Warren Buffett is a renowned American investor and philanthropist, known for his successful investment strategies and leadership of Berkshire Hathaway.

Warren Zevon was an American rock singer-songwriter, famous for his hit songs such as 'Werewolves of London.'.

Warren Beatty is an acclaimed American actor, director, and producer, recognized for his roles in films like 'Bonnie and Clyde.'.

Warren Moon is a former professional American football quarterback, inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Fictional characters named Warren

Warren Peace is a character in the animated series 'The Fairly OddParents,' known for his rivalry with the main character.

Warren is a character in the video game series 'The Last of Us,' playing a role in the post-apocalyptic narrative.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Warren was first seen in the United States in 1880. Warren has ranked as high as #54 nationally which occurred in 1921 and has been most popular in Texas, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Warren has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Warren (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 95
7%
CA 86
7%
OH 83
7%
PA 57
4%
NC 53
4%
FL 51
4%
TN 47
4%
IL 46
4%
GA 46
4%
WI 45
4%
MO 44
3%
VA 43
3%
IN 41
3%
MN 35
3%
MI 33
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
1880158
1881156
1882183
1883146
1884164
1885151
1886144
1887163
1888148
1889167
1890157
1891139
1892157
1893140
1894141
1895160
1896125
1897137
1898151
1899173
1900191
1901149
1902149
1903173
1904163
1905172
1906144
1907182
1908194
1909231
1910264
1911338
1912697
1913798
19141,033
19151,420
19161,549
19171,743
19181,990
19192,180
19205,492
19217,798
19224,484
19234,820
19243,582
19252,945
19262,701
19272,555
19282,362
19292,036
19302,011
19311,834
19321,792
19331,809
19342,024
19351,994
19361,976
19371,822
19381,997
19391,892
19401,813
19412,043
19422,423
19432,480
19442,349
19452,183
19462,536
19472,728
19482,657
19492,527
19502,467
19512,605
19522,638
19532,637
19542,621
19552,491
19562,334
19572,333
19582,299
19592,179
19602,015
19612,082
19622,166
19632,185
19642,037
19651,825
19661,625
19671,555
19681,548
19691,522
19701,507
19711,385
19721,095
19731,031
1974936
1975890
1976828
1977803
1978788
1979815
1980812
1981820
1982803
1983820
1984799
1985751
1986756
1987714
1988650
1989786
1990728
1991647
1992661
1993625
1994604
1995570
1996524
1997567
1998546
1999486
2000545
2001440
2002427
2003501
2004451
2005435
2006521
2007514
2008530
2009595
2010538
2011524
2012577
2013585
2014700
2015775
2016827
2017913
2018995
2019956
2020936
2021940
20221,014
20231,082
20241,327