Worren
Derived from the Old English word "woruld" meaning world or age.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Worren. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Worren today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Worren births was 1921 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Worren. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Worren. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1921
9 babies that year
Average age
-
1923 SSA rank
#4,891
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Worren: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Worren 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 Worren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Worren
The given name Worren has its origins in the ancient Celtic language spoken by the Britons of the British Isles. It is believed to have derived from the Proto-Celtic root word "worron," which translates to "valiant warrior" or "courageous protector." This name was particularly popular among the Celtic tribes that inhabited present-day Wales and parts of England during the Iron Age, around the 6th century BC.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Worren can be found in the Annales Cambriae, a medieval Welsh chronicle dating back to the 10th century AD. The chronicle mentions a chieftain named Worren ap Cadwaladr, who led his tribe in a fierce battle against the invading Anglo-Saxons in the year 649 AD.
In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Worren of Malmesbury gained renown for his scholarly works and contributions to the monastic life. He was born in 1095 and died in 1160, leaving behind a legacy of religious writings and historical accounts of his time.
During the Crusades, a knight named Worren de Montfort distinguished himself on the battlefield. He was part of the Third Crusade, led by King Richard I of England, and participated in the sieges of Acre and Jaffa between 1191 and 1192.
In the 16th century, a Welsh poet and scholar named Worren Ddu (translated as Worren the Black) gained recognition for his poetic works celebrating Welsh culture and language. He lived from 1510 to 1588 and is considered one of the most influential figures in the preservation of Welsh literary traditions.
Another notable figure was Worren Wynne, a Welsh landowner and Member of Parliament who lived from 1620 to 1688. He played a significant role in the political and social affairs of his time, representing the county of Denbighshire in the English Parliament during the tumultuous years of the English Civil War.
While the name Worren has its roots in ancient Celtic history, it has since become less common, particularly in modern times. However, its meaning and legacy as a name associated with valor, courage, and protection remain an integral part of its cultural heritage.
People
Worren + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Worren 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
Worren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Worren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Worren 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 - US residents.
Is Worren a common name?
We classify Worren as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Worren most popular?
The single biggest year for Worren was 1921, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Worren is about 0 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 Worren in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Worren a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Worren 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 Worren still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Worren 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 Worren 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 Americans are named Worren?
See how many Americans are named Worren on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.