Warren
Boy name · 357 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Warren: 357 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 19 births in 1990.
The name Warren arrived in Scotland with the Normans, rooted in Old French *warrene* meaning a game park or enclosure, and ultimately from a Germanic element *warin* meaning “guard” or “protect.” It gained prominence through figures such as Warren Beatty, the celebrated actor and director, and Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most successful investors. The name also appears in countless place names, including Warren County in several US states, as well as the Scottish town of Warrington, which shares the same root. A softer variant, Waren, was recorded in medieval Scotland, but Warren remains the enduring form—a sturdy, understated name that balances tradition with a quiet sense of authority.
Boy 48 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 199019 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #3928 babies
- Total births
- 357since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 8%vs prior 5y