Wren
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Small bird, the wren
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #231 in 2025 with 1,331 babies born.
History: From the small, energetic songbird known for its loud, complex song. The wren is associated with cleverness in folklore. It has become very popular as a nature name, particularly for girls, since the 2010s.
Famous people named Wren: Wren (architect — Sir Christopher Wren)
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Wren? About 1 in 2,177 babies born in 2025 were named Wren, or roughly 4.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Wren
What does the name Wren mean?
Wren means “Small bird, the wren” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Wren?
Wren has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Small bird, the wren”.
How popular is Wren?
Wren ranked #231 in 2025 — given to 1,331 babies that year.
When was Wren most popular?
Wren peaked in 2022 with 1,607 babies registered that year.
Is Wren a boy or girl name?
Wren is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 14% of Wrens are boys and 86% are girls.
Is the name Wren rising or falling in popularity?
Wren has risen 129 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #360 in 2020 to #231 in 2025.
How long has Wren been recorded?
Wren appears in birth records across 84 years — from 1888 through 2025.