Warran
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "guardian" or "watchman".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Warran. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Warran today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Warran births was 1966 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Warran. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Warran is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Warrans were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Warran. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1966
5 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1966 SSA rank
#4,521
Tracked since 1966
Popularity
Warran: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Warran by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Warran during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Warran
The given name Warran has its roots in Old English, originating from the Anglo-Saxon period between the 5th and 11th centuries. It is believed to be a compound name, derived from the Old English words "wær" meaning "aware" or "cautious," and "ræn" meaning "counselor" or "advisor." Thus, the name Warran could be interpreted as "cautious advisor" or "aware counselor."
During the Anglo-Saxon era, the name Warran was predominantly found in England, particularly in the regions of Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria. It was a name often given to boys from noble or influential families, reflecting the importance of wisdom and prudence in those times.
While there are no direct references to the name Warran in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is worth noting that names with similar roots or meanings, such as "Warin" or "Warren," have been recorded in historical documents from the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name Warran was Warran de Lisle, a Norman nobleman who lived in the late 11th century. He was a prominent landowner in Oxfordshire, England, and played a role in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest.
Another notable figure bearing the name was Warran de Huntingfield, an English knight who lived during the 13th century. He participated in the Barons' War against King Henry III and was renowned for his military prowess.
In the 14th century, Warran de Wenkworth was a prominent English philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the development of scholastic thought.
During the 15th century, Warran de Montagu was a French nobleman and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.
Another notable figure was Warran Hastings, an English statesman and the first Governor-General of India. Born in 1732, he played a crucial role in the expansion of British influence in India during the late 18th century.
While the name Warran may not be as common today as it was in earlier centuries, it carries a rich historical legacy and reflects the values of caution, wisdom, and counsel that were highly esteemed in the Anglo-Saxon and medieval periods.
People
Warran + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Warran as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Warran: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Warran?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Warran going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Warran a common name?
We classify Warran as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Warran most popular?
The single biggest year for Warran was 1966, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Warran is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Warran in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Warran a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Warran in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Warran still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Warran in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Warran can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Warran?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Warran at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.