Wren

“The wren, a songbird” — English origin

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

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.

Around the world: about 1 in 680 girls in Canada (2024) · about 1 in 700 girls in England & Wales (2025) · about 1 in 720 girls in Scotland (2025).

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

Famous Wrens

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

In stories & tradition

Wren Elessedil — Shannara
Wren — Middle School Moguls

What Wrens become

Among 15 notable people named Wren:

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

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