Wren
A small, active bird.
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Wren meaning & origin
Wren is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "A small, active bird.". Listed origin: English.
Pronunciation
REN
Catalog phonetic spelling
Popularity
In 2024, Wren ranked #213 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
Wren popularity by year
| Birth year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2020 | #360 |
| 2021 | #251 |
| 2022 | #184 |
| 2023 | #195 |
| 2024 | #213 |
Source: Social Security Administration. US data is not a worldwide measure of usage. Missing years are not zero births.
Middle Name Ideas
- Wren Sophia
- Wren Mae
- Wren Rose
Famous Namesakes
- Wren Keasler (model)
Sources & notes
Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wren
What does the name Wren mean?
Wren is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "A small, active bird.". Listed origin: English.
How do you pronounce Wren?
Our catalog's pronunciation guide is REN. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.
How popular is the name Wren?
In 2024, Wren ranked #213 in US Social Security name records for female births. This is the latest verified year in our catalog, not a live ranking.
What middle names could work with Wren?
Try Wren Sophia, Wren Mae, Wren Rose aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.
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