Wren

Meaning: The wren, a songbird
Origin: English

Girl's name · #231 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

87% girls · 13% boys — Wren is also given to boys: 198 in 2025, about 13% in recent years. Wren →

Popularity over time

Wren first appeared in 1888, vanished from the records entirely for 34 years, and since returning in 1949 has climbed back to #231. About 14,000 girls have carried it in all.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 48 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#138 in England & Wales (2025) · #171 in Scotland (2025) · #230 in N. Ireland (2025) · #265 in Ireland (2025) · #280 in New Zealand (2025) · #120 in Canada (2024).

Famous Wrens

Wren Sinclair — American professional wrestler
Wren Zhawenim Gotts — American actress

In stories & tradition

Wren Elessedil^it — Shannara (novel series)
Wren — Middle School Moguls (TV series)

What Wrens become

Among 15 notable people named Wren:

Similar names: Milani · Wrenley · Maren · Aspen · Haven · Reign

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