Warren
Meaning: Animal enclosure or park warden
Origin: Old French/Germanic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #116
Total births: 5,135
History: Warren peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Warren Mundine became one of Australia's most prominent Indigenous leaders. The name has a solid, dependable Australian character. Warren represents the outback and the inner city — a name that spans Australian geographies.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1977) | #93 |
| Babies named Warren in 1977 | 74 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 5,135 |
| Peak year | 1962 (280 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #35 |
| Years in records | 1952–1977 (26 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 21 spots |
Frequently asked about Warren
What does the name Warren mean?
Warren means “Animal enclosure or park warden” from Old French/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Warren?
Warren has Old French/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Animal enclosure or park warden”.
How popular is Warren in Australia?
Warren ranked #93 in Australia in 1977 — given to 74 babies that year.
When was Warren most popular?
Warren peaked in 1962 with 280 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Warren a boy or girl name?
Warren is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Warrens in registered births are male.
Is the name Warren rising or falling in popularity?
Warren has fallen 21 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #72 in 1972 to #93 in 1977.
How long has Warren been recorded in Australia?
Warren appears in birth records in Australia across 26 years — from 1952 through 1977.