UK boy's name
Warrick
Strong, brave protector; a name of English origin.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Warrick is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Warrick popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3334, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 17 births.
This profile covers 129 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1996 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 128 living people in the UK are called Warrick. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Warrick ranked #3334 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 17 boys were registered as Warrick.
- • About 128 living people in the UK are estimated to have Warrick as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3334
2020
Births in 2020
5
Latest year
Peak year
2009
17 births
Estimated living
128
2026
Meaning
What does Warrick mean?
The given name Warrick has its origins in the Old English language, tracing back to the Anglo-Saxon era between the 5th and 11th centuries. It is derived from the Old English words "wær" meaning covenant or pledge, and "ric" meaning powerful or ruler. Thus, the name Warrick can be interpreted as "powerful pledge" or "ruler's covenant."
During the Anglo-Saxon period, the name Warrick was primarily found in regions that are now part of modern-day England, particularly in the eastern and southern areas where Old English dialects were more prevalent. Early variations of the spelling included Wærric, Wærroc, and Wærruc.
While no definitive records exist of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been used among the Anglo-Saxon nobility and warrior classes. The name's connotation of power and commitment may have made it a popular choice for noble families seeking to convey strength and loyalty.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Warrick was Warrick the Alderman, a nobleman and landholder who lived in Essex, England, in the late 10th century. Another notable bearer of the name was Warrick of Mercia, a Saxon warrior who fought alongside King Alfred the Great in the 9th century against the Viking invasions.
During the Middle Ages, the name Warrick continued to be used, albeit less frequently. A prominent figure was Warrick de Lacy, a Norman nobleman who accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. De Lacy later became a prominent landowner and military leader in the Welsh Marches.
In more recent history, several individuals have carried the name Warrick. One example is Warrick Deeping (1892-1971), an English novelist and short story writer known for his romantic fiction and stories set in rural England. Another is Warrick Dunn (born 1975), a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) and is now a philanthropist.
Other notable individuals with the name Warrick include Warrick Gelant (born 1995), a South African rugby union player; Warrick Hunte (born 1986), a Barbadian cricketer; and Warrick Capper (born 1964), an Australian film and television director.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Warrick over time
The chart below shows babies named Warrick registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Warrick, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2020, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Warrick by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Warrick was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3334 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #2990 | 42 | 5 |
| 2000s | #2244 | 71 | 8 |
| 1990s | #2545 | 11 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Warrick
- William 117,982
- Wilfred 5,302
- Will 3,185
- Warren 2,787
- Wyatt 2,604
- Wesley 2,513
- Woody 1,951
- Walter 1,918
- Wiktor 1,354
- Wayne 979
- Wilbur 975
- Wade 902
FAQ
Warrick: questions and answers
How popular is the name Warrick in the UK right now?
In 2020, Warrick was ranked #3334 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Warrick most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 17 babies registered as Warrick in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Warrick?
Strong, brave protector; a name of English origin.
How many people are called Warrick in the UK?
A total of 129 babies have been registered as Warrick across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.