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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Warden — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Wardell|Waris
EnglishBoy↓ Declining

Warden

WOR-den · 2 syllables

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#8906
↓ Declining
#8906
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 8
Peak rank
#8865 in 2023
5yr change
-41 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212024

Rank #8906 · Rising since 2021

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
English boy names
Warden

Popularity score: 8  ·  SSA Rank: #8906

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Declining
-41 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
19 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Warden scores lower overall — the popularity trend is fading.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
18
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
EnglishOccupationalStrongSurname2-syllableModernUnisex-leaning-maleBoldProtective themeRising popularity
Character
protective authoritysteadfast dutyguardian vigilancedisciplined leadership
STRONG
High confidence

Warden is an English boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8906 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Declining · -41 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8906 · very rare
Warden at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English meaning 'guard' or 'keeper'. Originally an occupational surname for one who guards or protects.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#8865 in 2023
5yr change:-41 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Warden E. Norton
Fictional character (The Shawshank Redemption)
Similar Sound
Warren◈WarrickWordenWortWard◈Werner
Similar Style
Lawson◈Hudson◈Turner◈ForrestAtlas◈Ryder◈
Works well with
Harper◈Carter◈Quinn◈Scout◈Blake◈Lennox◈Axel
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Lawson◈
English · #415
→ Stable
Hudson◈
English · #22
→ Stable
Turner◈
English · #1006
↑ Rising
Forrest
English · #407
→ Stable
Atlas◈
Mythological · #101
→ Stable
Ryder◈
English · #134
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Warden · Overview
Summary

Warden is an English boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #8906 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong · Modern character
Warden carries a bold, grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 41 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
warden.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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