boys' name · peaked 1921

Warren

Every Warren since 1880 — 185,502 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
1.883.755.637.518801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#240
among boys
Babies in 2025
1,493
named Warren
Peak year
1921
7,826 babies
All-time total
185,502
since 1880

The story of Warren

Warren is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #240 in 2025 with 1,471 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1880, 185,502 American babies have been named Warren. Its peak came in 1921, when 7,826 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Warren stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Warren year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 22 #5,713 1,471 #240
2024 10 #10,221 1,329 #263
2023 12 #8,962 1,082 #306
2022 11 #9,643 1,014 #334
2021 10 #10,252 940 #346
2020 8 #12,084 936 #343
2019 6 #15,441 956 #349
2018 8 #12,398 995 #338
2017 913 #360
2016 828 #387
2015 775 #400
2014 5 #19,070 700 #433
2013 5 #19,137 585 #477
2012 577 #473
2011 524 #498
2010 538 #484
2009 595 #459
2008 530 #514
2007 514 #513
2006 521 #498
2005 435 #551
2004 451 #529
2003 501 #493
2002 427 #528
2001 440 #515
2000 545 #438
1995 570 #403
1990 6 #12,913 728 #340
1985 5 #12,454 751 #278
1980 15 #4,974 812 #268
1975 5 #10,587 890 #232
1970 9 #5,813 1,507 #182
1965 7 #5,801 1,826 #162
1960 2,017 #165
1955 8 #4,732 2,491 #130
1950 9 #3,956 2,467 #118
1945 11 #2,911 2,183 #106
1940 7 #3,850 1,813 #110
1935 17 #2,002 1,994 #97
1930 23 #1,702 2,011 #96
1925 28 #1,605 2,945 #66
1920 25 #1,706 5,492 #39
1915 14 #2,251 1,420 #105
1910 7 #2,131 264 #122
1905 172 #126
1900 191 #122
1895 160 #110
1890 157 #106
1885 151 #96
1880 158 #89

Famous people named Warren

  1. Warren Buffett Businessperson · b. 1930
  2. Warren G. Harding Politician · 1865–1923
  3. Warren Beatty Actor · b. 1937
  4. Warren Hastings Politician · 1732–1818
  5. Warren Christopher Lawyer · 1925–2011

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Warren in 2025?

Warren ranked #240 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 1,471 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Warren?

185,502 babies have been named Warren in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Warren most popular?

Warren peaked in 1921, when 7,826 newborns received the name.

Is Warren a boy or girl name?

Warren is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Warren rising or falling?

Warren is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Warren?

Well-known people named Warren include Warren Buffett (businessperson), Warren G. Harding (politician), Warren Beatty (actor).

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