Wren
Wren first appears in US records in 1888. It peaked in 2022, when 1,609 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,331.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Wren popular?
Rising Wren has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 8,023 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,477 | |
| 2000s | 677 | |
| 1990s | 169 | |
| 1980s | 101 | |
| 1970s | 77 | |
| 1960s | 44 | |
| 1950s | 58 | |
| 1940s | 5 | |
| 1910s | 5 | |
| 1880s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Wren mean?
A nature name taken directly from the English word for the small, energetic songbird, from Old English 'wrenna'. It also exists as an English surname. Its use as a first name is modern.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wren mean?
Wren means small songbird (the wren). A nature name taken directly from the English word for the small, energetic songbird, from Old English 'wrenna'. It also exists as an English surname. Its use as a first name is modern.
What is the origin of the name Wren?
Wren is of english origin.
How do you pronounce Wren?
Wren is pronounced “REN.”
Is Wren a boy or a girl name?
Wren is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Wren a popular name right now?
Wren has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Wren?
In 2025, Wren ranked #231 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Wren most popular?
Wren was most popular in 2022, when about 1,609 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Wren?
Names similar to Wren include Robin, Lark, Ivy, Willow.
What names go well with Wren?
english names that pair well with Wren include Dorothy, Nancy, Edward, Joan, Mason.