Warrior
A name meaning "soldier" or "fighter" of Old English origin.
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the first name Warrior. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Warrior today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Warrior births was 2022 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Warrior. 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.
People living today
117
~ 1 in 2,929,524 Americans
Peak year
2022
14 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#14,105
Tracked since 2013
Popularity
Warrior: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Warrior from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 63 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Warrior 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 Warrior during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Warrior
The name Warrior is an English word derived from the Old English term "wigeor" or "wiguor," which means "one who wages war." This term can be traced back to Proto-Germanic origins, with similar words found in Old Norse, Old Saxon, and Old High German.
The name Warrior is believed to have first appeared in English texts and records during the Middle Ages, a time when warfare and military prowess were highly regarded in society. It likely gained popularity as a given name during this period, reflecting the admiration for warriors and their bravery on the battlefield.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Warrior can be found in the Domesday Book, a detailed survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Warrior, indicating that the name was in use among the Anglo-Saxon population before the Norman Conquest.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Warrior. One of the most famous was Warrior the Dragon Slayer, a legendary knight from the 12th century who was said to have slain a fearsome dragon that terrorized the countryside. While the historical accuracy of this tale is debated, it illustrates the association of the name with valor and heroism.
Another prominent figure was Warrior Whitehead (1497-1565), an English soldier and adventurer who served under King Henry VIII. He was renowned for his exploits during military campaigns in France and Scotland, earning him the nickname "The Scourge of the Scots."
In the 17th century, Warrior Smyth (1620-1692) was a prominent Puritan minister and author in colonial Massachusetts. His writings, which often drew upon military analogies, reflected the spiritual battles he believed Christians faced against sin and temptation.
During the American Revolutionary War, Warrior Putnam (1735-1807) was a highly respected general in the Continental Army. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership in several key battles, including the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Battle of Saratoga.
In more recent times, Warrior Birdseye (1885-1959) was a renowned American aviator and aerial photographer. He pioneered techniques for aerial mapping and surveying, contributing significantly to the development of aviation technology and cartography.
These examples illustrate the rich history and cultural significance of the name Warrior, which has been associated with courage, strength, and military prowess throughout various periods and across different societies.
People
Warrior + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Warrior 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
Warrior: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Warrior?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 117 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Warrior 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 2,929,524 US residents.
Is Warrior a common name?
We classify Warrior as "Very Rare". It ranks above 66.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 118 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Warrior most popular?
The single biggest year for Warrior was 2022, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Warrior is about 7 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 Warrior in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Warrior a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Warrior 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 Warrior still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Warrior 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 Warrior 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 many people are named Warrior?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.