Name meaning & stats
Warren
Warren means “river, water” (Germanic origin). 110,300 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Warrens are 1.3× over-represented as politicians.
What it means
“river, water”
GermanicWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
110,300 US babies were named Warren between 1940 and 2025.
Where Warrens end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.3× | High · 36 people |
| Footballer | 1.0× | Medium · 23 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | Medium · 19 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 0.9× | Medium · 19 people |
Among notable men who are politicians, Warrens show up 1.3× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)