Wren
ren
US Popularity:387
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 #37 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Wren is currently #387 in U.S. births
Girl:Wren is currently #196 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#196
in 2023
- 12
from 2022
Sources
JSTOR Daily, Wren Folklore and St. Stephen’s Day, December 2020
SurnameDB, Last name: Wren
Britannica, wren July 2022
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