Wrigley
Wrigley is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Clearing by a ridge or streamside meadow.
Origin and history
Wrigley originated as an English habitational surname derived from places named with elements meaning ridge or clearing. In the United States, it has gained recent traction as a modern given name, often influenced by association with Chicago's historic Wrigley Field. Its usage remains relatively rare but has grown in the 2020s.
Popularity in the United States
613 babies in the United States have been named Wrigley since 1880. It ranks #4063 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1710.
States where it is most popular
- IN (73 %)
- CA (13.5 %)
- IL (13.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 92 |
| 2010-2019 | 304 |
| 2020-2029 | 217 |
Fun facts
- Many parents choose the name in tribute to Wrigley Field, the famous home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs.
- It derives from Old English roots referring to a ridge or clearing, originally designating someone living near such a geographic feature.