Warden
Meaningguardian · English
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,929 in 1935
11 babies were named Warden in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Warden you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Warden, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Warden would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWarden first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1935, when it ranked #1,929. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningIn English, Warden means “guardian”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Warden
Warden is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “guardian”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with W and ending in “-den”. US birth records list Warden for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 47 of those 112 years. Its best year was 1935, when it ranked #1,929 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 10 | 96,774 boys |
| 1920s | 7.6 | 131,234 boys |
| 1930s | 5.7 | 175,747 boys |
| 1940s | 2.4 | 425,532 boys |
| 1950s | 1.8 | 546,448 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,754,386 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,724,138 boys |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 657,895 boys |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 240,964 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Warden
What does the name Warden mean?
Warden means “guardian” in English.
What is the origin of the name Warden?
Warden has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Warden a boy or girl name?
Warden is a boy name.
How popular is the name Warden?
Warden ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1935 (#1,929).