Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Wren.
National Rank (2025)
#231
All-Time Peak Rank
#184 (2022)
Total U.S. Births
13,641
Unisex Distribution14.2% Boy / 85.8% GirlBalance: Leans Female
💡 The Wren Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Wren
According to SSA data, Wren achieved its highest historical rank of #184 in 2022. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 1,609 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 228.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 41 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Wren scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+228.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,609Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
41Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:5
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:5
1920s:0
1930s:0
1940s:5
1950s:58
1960s:44
1970s:77
1980s:101
1990s:169
2000s:677
2010s:4,477
2020s:8,023
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesWren
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with W, a letter used by only 1.1% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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