Warren
How to say it: WOR-un · /ˈwɔrən/
From an English surname derived from Norman French 'warenne' meaning 'animal enclosure' (a game park), or from the town of La Varenne in Normandy. source 1
Warren was the 257th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,471 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 89% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #201 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #257 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,471 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,253 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +89% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #201 |
| In France, 2025 | #290 among boys’ names, 165 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Long after its height in the 1920s, Warren kept hanging on. Now far below that high, it looks ready to climb a little.
What goes with it
Soft consonants and a low murmur keep Warren mellow and grounded. Walter feels like a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Warren is about 1 in 94.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
In France: #290 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Warren
- Warren Buffett (born 1930)American investor, entrepreneur and businessman
- Warren G. Harding (1865–1923)President of the United States from 1921 to 1923
- Warren Beatty (born 1937)American actor and filmmaker
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