Find out how popular the first name Warwick has been for the last 6 years (from 2016 to 2021) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Warwick by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Warwick is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2021, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Warwick.

The history of the first name Warwick

The name Warwick is an Anglo-Saxon name that originated in England. It is derived from the Old English words "wær" meaning "dweller" and "wic" meaning "town or village". The name Warwick essentially means "dweller at the town or village".

The earliest recorded use of the name Warwick dates back to the 11th century. It is believed to have been initially used as a surname for someone who lived in the town of Warwick in Warwickshire, England. The town of Warwick was established by the Anglo-Saxons and was an important settlement during the Middle Ages.

In the 12th century, the name Warwick became associated with the powerful Beaumont family, who were the Earls of Warwick. The most famous member of this family was Richard Neville, known as "Warwick the Kingmaker" (1428-1471). He played a crucial role in the Wars of the Roses and was one of the most powerful nobles in England during the 15th century.

Another notable person with the name Warwick was Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick (1587-1658). He was a prominent English colonial administrator and served as the Lord Admiral of England during the English Civil War.

In the 16th century, the name Warwick was also used as a first name by some English families. One example is Warwick Hele (1576-1617), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works.

In the 18th century, Warwick Bampfylde (1723-1796) was an English adventurer and writer who became famous for his eccentric lifestyle and autobiography, "The Life of Bampfylde Moore Carew".

The name Warwick continued to be used as a first name throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, although it was not as common as other English names. Warwick Armstrong (1879-1948) was an Australian cricketer who played for the Australian national team and is considered one of the greatest batsmen of his era.

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