Rising since 1985, #231 for girls today.
Popularity of Wren since 1888
Babies named Wren per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | 0 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 |
| 1910s | 5 | 12 |
| 1920s | 0 | 49 |
| 1930s | 0 | 13 |
| 1940s | 5 | 12 |
| 1950s | 58 | 27 |
| 1960s | 44 | 10 |
| 1970s | 77 | 10 |
| 1980s | 101 | 57 |
| 1990s | 169 | 76 |
| 2000s | 677 | 125 |
| 2010s | 4,477 | 670 |
| 2020s | 8,023 | 1,200 |
Meaning & origin
Wren first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1888, but it remained exceptionally rare for most of its history. Its contemporary rise began in the 1980s, and it has been climbing steadily ever since, reaching peak popularity in 2022. In 2025, the name ranked 231st nationally, with a frequency of 1 in 1,208 births, making it a distinctive but recognizable choice. Wren is especially popular in the mountain states: Montana, Alaska, and Idaho. Wren belongs to the nature-name trend that also includes names like Juniper and Willow, appealing to parents who favor a short, simple, and earthy style. Its bird meaning carries associations of song and freedom, and while it has occasionally been used for boys, it is now overwhelmingly given to girls.
Wren is an English surname transferred to given name use, derived from the common name of the small, lively bird. Its use as a first name is primarily a late 20th- and 21st-century phenomenon, part of the broader trend of nature names. It has been steadily rising in popularity since the 1980s, particularly for girls.
Where Wren is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Wren” around the world
Where Wren lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
17
babies in 2025
New Zealand
15
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Sibling names for Wren
Names that share Wren's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Ivy, Hazel, Willow, Ruby, Sage, Darcie, Elowyn, Maven, Mccall, Nova, Oakley, Ravyn, Rue, Skye, Stevie, Thea, Arla, Arlee, Ashby, Aspyn, Dove, Harbor, Hartley, Jori, Lark, Marlow, Renna, Sailor, Story, Teal, Tempest, Ardyn, Auri, Bay, Canary, Darling, Esli, Feather, Harlo, Jurni, Larkyn, Maeven, Maylen, Rainn, Raney, Renn, Sayge, Sevynn, Shilah, Shy, Sparrow, Starling, Tyne, Vail, Vale, Whisper, Willo, Bird, Blyss, Fable, Grae, Jinx, Kestrel, Maevry, Marce, Mayven, Navey, Nixie, Paw, Perris, Poet, Reyne, Saje, Song, Storie, Swan, Tayen, Witney, Wrenna, Camey, Greydis, Azaela, Ciin, Dawt, Dylanie, Espyn, Fawna, Fey, Indee, Irys, Jernie, Jolyne, Karn, Lenzi, Levee, Linnet, Lun, Mahli, Mayve, Memori, Phinley, Rhaelyn, Riverlee, Saylem, Schae, Snoh, Stormii, Winda
Brothers: Finn, Jasper, Oliver, Rowan, Leo, Arlo, Axle, Ayven, Bishop, Bodie, Callan, Cove, Creed, Flint, Fox, Grey, Kash, Knox, Merrick, Ramsey, Reid, River, Tate, Tru, Valen, Vaughn, West, Arrow, Aven, Beck, Blue, Bode, Bowie, Broc, Cache, Cree, Cru, Dash, Destry, Edric, Finnick, Hart, Huck, Kipp, Kobie, Kolt, Kreed, Krue, Lennox, Nile, Pierson, Price, Radley, Reef, Riot, Rush, Shade, Thane, Waymond, Yale, Ashe, Avett, Bane, Bayne, Bodi, Boe, Bray, Cheston, Coast, Coye, Daine, Dreux, Graylin, Hawk, Heron, Kaelen, Kagen, Kenon, Koe, Kove, Lain, Lantz, Lyfe, Maze, Oaklen, Parish, Quay, Rip, Rook, Rowe, Ry, Sevin, Slate, Stonewall, Toren, Trip, Wess, Wil, Wolfe, Yul, Arkin, Bon, Bow, Brasen, Brazen, Breckon, Breland, Brick, Brixon, Carden, Chanze, Cinch, Colden, Covey, Dyland, Endrick, Finch, Gram, Grayling, Hawke, Holston, Hyde, Jessen, Kayn, Keen, Kel, Kell, Kin, Koy, Layke, Lenix, Lexton, Light, Loc, Mavric, Motley, Moxon, Pike, Rein, Remmy, Rhone, Rice, Rigley, Roc, Sadler, Saunders, Shooter, Tan, Tannen, Tay, Travelle, Truu, Wake, Winn, Wood, Caid, Camp, Koast, Lynkin, Sorren, Trelyn, Aedon, Arson, Bash, Beric, Brex, Bronze, Broox, Bryse, Calden, Cashe, Caspen, Child, Coyote, Croy, Destan, Dodger, Eaton, Edge, Ezryn, Fleet, Flynt, Gerik, Given, Grasyn, Grayer, Hutch, Huxon, Jex, Keldric, Logic, Lowen, Luv, Lynk, Macai, Memphys, Mung, Nix, Noxx, Rage, Rahm, Rainen, Read, Reade, Revere, Riott, Ritter, Ryman, Sevn, Sly, Stran, Syx, Taeden, Taos, Trek, Treu, Trypp, Tyme, Wallen, Wane, Won, Wylde
Names like Wren
Names whose popularity has moved with Wren's over the last 50 years.
