Wren: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced REN · 1 syllable
Wren means “the wren, a small songbird”, from English.
Originally a nickname, from Middle English wrenne (“wren”).
- Meaning
- the wren, a small songbird
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- REN
- US rank (2025)
- #231
- US babies a year
- about 2,021 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising, Nature
How popular is Wren?
Wren was the #231 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,529 babies. It’s rising: up 330% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #231 |
| England & Wales | #217 |
| Scotland | #220 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #249 |
| Canada | #144 |
| Australia | #173 |
How old are people named Wren?
Half of US adults named Wren are older than 35; most are between 18 and 71. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Wren
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular gender-neutral names in the US
- Rising gender-neutral names
- Nature gender-neutral names
- English gender-neutral names
Questions about Wren
What does the name Wren mean?
Wren means “the wren, a small songbird”. It comes from English.
How do you pronounce Wren?
Wren is pronounced REN.
How popular is the name Wren?
Wren was the #231 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,529 babies. It’s rising: up 330% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Wren?
Half of US adults named Wren are older than 35. Most are between 18 and 71.