Wren
Peaked at #184 nationally in 2022, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1888, Wren has been recorded 86% of the time for girls and 14% of the time for boys.
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Wren — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#184
in 2022
Current rank
#213
in 2024
Years tracked
67
1888–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1888, Wren reached its peak popularity for girls in 2022, ranking #184 nationally with 1,607 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #702 (2014) to #213 (2024) — a 70% improvement.
As of 2024, Wren ranks #213 nationally for girls, with 1,442 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #213 | 1,442 |
| 2023 | #195 | 1,545 |
| 2022 | #184 | 1,607 |
| 2021 | #251 | 1,228 |
| 2020 | #360 | 862 |
| 2019 | #425 | 745 |
| 2018 | #468 | 666 |
| 2017 | #464 | 676 |
Wren — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#984
in 2023
Current rank
#1025
in 2024
Years tracked
59
1917–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1917, Wren reached its peak popularity for boys in 2023, ranking #984 nationally with 224 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #2749 (2014) to #1025 (2024) — a 63% improvement.
As of 2024, Wren ranks #1025 nationally for boys, with 217 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,025 | 217 |
| 2023 | #984 | 224 |
| 2022 | #1,010 | 221 |
| 2021 | #1,102 | 190 |
| 2020 | #1,243 | 150 |
| 2019 | #1,580 | 106 |
| 2018 | #1,528 | 112 |
| 2017 | #1,508 | 111 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Wren most popular?
Wren was most popular in 2022, when it ranked #184 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Wren becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Wren?
At least 14,363 babies have been recorded with the name Wren in the US since 1888, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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