US Popularity:377
Origin:British
Meaning:Small brown songbird
Hit the right note with this sweet British girl's name that means "small brown songbird." Sometimes called the king of the birds, in Celtic folklore wrens were often associated with poets, songwriters, musicians, and writers thanks to their lilting songs. These birds are known for their speed and boldness and are rarely seen sitting still. Baby can follow this example in her life, working hard while still taking time to add some beauty to the world.

Wren Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Wren is currently #52 on The Bump
Girl:Wren is currently #21 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Wren is currently #377 in U.S. births
Girl:Wren is currently #120 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#377
in 2022
+ 97
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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