Wren
How to say it: REN · /ˈrɛn/
English word name for the small songbird; from Old English 'wrenna'. Used as a given name since the 2010s.
Wren was the 251st most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,331 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.4-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #125 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #251 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,331 |
| Share of births | 1 in 2,341 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.4 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #125 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost all of Wren's history has happened lately, with the 2020s marking its best showing. Still at its high, further growth seems likely.
What goes with it
Light and airy with a soft close, Wren feels leafy and alive. Lark makes a fitting counterpart.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Wren is about 1 in 98.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
England and Wales: #138. Ireland: #265.
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