Girl & boy name
Wren
Wren is currently the #231 girl name in the United States, based on 2025 Social Security data. In raw numbers: 1,331 babies. Momentum is clearly positive: five years ago it ranked #360, now it sits at #231. Looking at the full record since 1888, Wren hit its all-time high of #184 in 2022, when 1,609 girls were given the name. State by state, Montana leads the way at #29.
Rankings
Wren popularity, 1880–2025
Where Wren is most popular
Uniqueness score
A familiar pick that most people will recognize instantly. Based on how many babies per birth were named Wren in the most recent year of SSA data.
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Wren as a boy name
As of 2025, Wren ranks #1084 among American boys' names, according to Social Security records. 198 boys received the name that year. It has climbed from #1240 to #1084 over the past five years. SSA records for Wren go back to 1917; the peak came in 2023 at #977, with 224 babies named that year. Geographically, it's strongest in Utah, where it ranks #515 among boy names.
Where Wren (boys) is most popular
Uniqueness score
Well known, but far from crowded — the middle of the field. Based on how many babies per birth were named Wren in the most recent year of SSA data.