Wren
4 countries#231 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Wren was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
15,902 births recorded 1888–2025 · currently #231 · peaked in 2022 with 1,830 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,277 births recorded 1999–2025 · currently #177 · peaked in 2021 with 360 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,985 births recorded 1999–2021 · currently #184 · peaked in 2021 with 330 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
245 births recorded 2012–2025 · currently #164 · peaked in 2024 with 38 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
47 births recorded 2018–2025 · currently #205 · peaked in 2021 with 8 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Wren’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1988 | — |
| 2007 | #2147 | ↓159 |
| 2008 | #1865 | ↑282 |
| 2009 | #1660 | ↑205 |
| 2010 | #1287 | ↑373 |
| 2011 | #1175 | ↑112 |
| 2012 | #994 | ↑181 |
| 2013 | #797 | ↑197 |
| 2014 | #697 | ↑100 |
| 2015 | #703 | ↓6 |
| 2016 | #523 | ↑180 |
| 2017 | #464 | ↑59 |
| 2018 | #468 | ↓4 |
| 2019 | #426 | ↑42 |
| 2020 | #360 | ↑66 |
| 2021 | #252 | ↑108 |
| 2022 | #184 | ↑68 |
| 2023 | #195 | ↓11 |
| 2024 | #213 | ↓18 |
| 2025 | #231 | ↓18 |
Frequently asked questions about Wren
Is Wren a popular name?
Yes — Wren currently ranks #231 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Wren more common for boys or girls?
Wren is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Wren most popular?
Wren peaked in 2022 in United States, with 1,830 recorded births that year.
Is Wren rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Wren’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1276 in 1888 to #231 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Wren?
At least 18,179 babies have been recorded with the name Wren across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Wren popular in more than one country?
Yes — Wren appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Wren?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Wren include Kiara, Rory, Palmer, Maisie.
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