Wren
Wren is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Small bird.
Origin and history
Wren is a nature name taken from the small, energetic songbird native to many parts of the world. Historically rare as a given name, it experienced a sharp rise in popularity in the United States starting in the 2010s. Today, it is widely appreciated as a modern, minimalist nature choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
13,641 babies in the United States have been named Wren since 1880. It ranks #1360 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #222.
States where it is most popular
- CA (7.5 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- OH (5.2 %)
- IL (4 %)
- PA (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 58 |
| 1960-1970 | 44 |
| 1970-1980 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 101 |
| 1990-2000 | 169 |
| 2000-2010 | 677 |
| 2010-2019 | 4,477 |
| 2020-2029 | 8,023 |
Fun facts
- The word stems from the Old English 'wrenna', referring to the small brown songbird known for its powerful song.
- Although historic usage was rare, over half of all U.S. births recorded with the name Wren occurred after 2020.