Warren
Every Warren since 1880 — 185,502 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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
- Warren Buffett Businessperson · b. 1930
- Warren G. Harding Politician · 1865–1923
- Warren Beatty Actor · b. 1937
- Warren Hastings Politician · 1732–1818
- 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).