How Many People Are Named Warden?

Complete statistics for the name Warden: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Warden
Rare
Old English

Warden means 'keeper' and is a very rare male name. Only 126 people named Warden live in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,610,929 Americans. The majority of folks named Warden are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~10,866
Living in US
1 in 30,503
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Keeper
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Responsible Determined Protective
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents intuition and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

953
Worldwide Bearers
#261,626
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
245
🇬🇭 Ghana
225
🇵🇭 Philippines
133
🇨🇦 Canada
93
🇹🇿 Tanzania
45
🇳🇱 Netherlands
22
🇮🇩 Indonesia
22
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
21
🇿🇲 Zambia
21
🇿🇦 South Africa
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
126 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 77
60
Would be under 30 (17%)
20
Would be 30–60 (6%)
269
Would be over 60 (77%)

All 349 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
41
International
83

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Warden Through the Generations

Warden, a name steeped in history, reached its peak popularity in 1921 with 16 births. Today, it's considered a classic, stable choice, with most of the 126 living Wardens being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's been passed down through generations, maintaining its charm and significance despite its rarity.

⭐ Famous People Named Warden

Warden is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include:Warden Burgess (1899–1979), Canadian politician Warden Chilcott (1871–1942), British politician Warden Flood (1694–1764), Irish judge Warden Flood (1735–1797), Irish politician Ward Prentice, Australian rugby union and rugby league player and first-class cricketer…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Warden

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Warden's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Warden

How Many People Have the Name Warden?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,866 people in the United States currently share the name Warden. That works out to roughly 1 in every 30,503 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Warden a Common or Rare Name?

Warden is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Warden Mean?

Warden means "keeper" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Warden in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Warden Most Popular?

The name Warden reached peak popularity in 1921, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Warden?

Approximately 10,866 people named Warden live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,866. That works out to roughly 1 in 30,503 Americans.

Is Warden a rare name?

Warden is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 30,503 Americans has this name.

What does the name Warden mean?

Warden means "keeper" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Warden more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Warden are male and 0% are female.

When was Warden most popular?

Warden peaked in 1921 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US10,866
All-Time Births10,866
1 in X1 in 30,503
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age77
Peak Year1921
World Rank#261,626
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.