Warrene
A girl's name of Old French origin with 63 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Warrene hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1915, with 63 total recorded births.
Warrene is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Warrene is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Warrene is a girl's baby name of Old French origin, a feminine form of Warren — from the Old French warrene, a park or game preserve, or from the Germanic warin, meaning 'guard' or 'protector.'
Warrene gives the surname Warren a distinctly feminine ending. It has the understated quality of names that were quietly distinctive in the early 20th century — grounded and personal, with a touch of old-fashioned grace.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Warrene's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Warrene follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Warrene's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Warrene has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 7 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 21 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 16 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 7 | — |
The Story of Warrene
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1915, Warrene is a name steeped in history. Girls named Warrene are most likely born between 1915 and 1925.
How rare is Warrene?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Warrene is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, peaked in the 1930s with 21 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Warrene by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1915–1952)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 7 | #4898 |
| 1951 | 5 | #6193 |
| 1940 | 7 | #3851 |
| 1939 | 5 | #4933 |
| 1938 | 6 | #4329 |
| 1933 | 5 | #4841 |
| 1932 | 5 | #5071 |
| 1929 | 5 | #5258 |
| 1928 | 6 | #4707 |
| 1924 | 5 | #5871 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3783 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–1952