Wren
Meaningwren bird · English
- US rank
- #231
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #184 in 2022
1,331 babies were named Wren in the US in 2025. It has climbed 129 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1888–2025
US births per million boys, 1917–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Wren you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,208 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Wren, 1,331 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wren would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWren first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #184.
- Then vs nowWren is 84× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 101,010 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 1,208.
- TrendWren has climbed 129 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #231. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedWren is most popular in Montana, where it ranks #29, followed by Idaho (#55) and Alaska (#70). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- Boy or girlWren is given to both boys and girls: 87% of the 1,529 babies named Wren in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, Wren means “wren bird”.
About the name Wren
Wren is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “wren bird”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-ren”. US birth records list Wren for girls from 1888 to 2025, in 68 of those 138 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #184 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #231, with 1,331 babies. Of the 1,529 US babies named Wren in 2025, 87% were girls and 13% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 | 71,429 girls |
| 1910s | 0.7 | 1,515,152 girls |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 girls |
| 1950s | 3.0 | 337,838 girls |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 434,783 girls |
| 1970s | 5.0 | 200,401 girls |
| 1980s | 5.9 | 170,358 girls |
| 1990s | 9.4 | 106,045 girls |
| 2000s | 36 | 27,510 girls |
| 2010s | 258 | 3,882 girls |
| 2020s | 825 | 1,213 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.2 | 240,000 boys |
| 1920s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 1930s | 1.2 | 826,446 boys |
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 boys |
| 1950s | 1.3 | 757,576 boys |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 1980s | 3.0 | 333,333 boys |
| 1990s | 3.9 | 257,732 boys |
| 2000s | 6.2 | 160,256 boys |
| 2010s | 36 | 27,793 boys |
| 2020s | 116 | 8,633 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- 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
Questions about the name Wren
What does the name Wren mean?
Wren means “wren bird” in English.
What is the origin of the name Wren?
Wren has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Wren a boy or girl name?
Both. Wren is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 87% of US babies named Wren were girls.
How popular is the name Wren?
Wren ranked #231 for US girls in 2025, given to 1,331 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#184).