Wren is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1090 in 2025 with 198 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2023 with 224 births ranking #984. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 2,375.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 8,627 boys born was named Wren. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Wren is a sleek nature name taken from the small songbird. It feels minimal, modern, and distinctive.
Bird names and short clean modern names both helped Wren rise rapidly. Its appeal comes from precision and freshness rather than traditional first-name history.