Wren

Wren is a girl name of Australia origin with the meaning "Small songbird". Names from the Australia tradition often carry deep cultural significance, reflecting heritage, values, or natural beauty. She has been used in Australia communities for generations and has gained broader popularity as parents discover its beauty.

Wren has been used across Oceania and other parts of the world. In the United States, SSA data shows the name's popularity trends going back to 1950. Check the chart above to see exactly how many babies were named Wren in each year, and whether its popularity has been rising, steady, or declining.

Common nicknames for Wren depend on its full form. Many parents choose Wren specifically because it has built-in short forms or pet names. Some names have no common nicknames and are used in their full form throughout life.

Wren is a name shared by people across all walks of life — from artists and athletes to scientists and public figures. The popularity of the name means it appears throughout history in nearly every era and culture. Search online for "Wren famous people" to discover notable figures who share this name.

Names similar to Wren share its cultural origin, style, or sound. If you love Wren, you might also like names from the same origin tradition, names with similar ending sounds, or names that share the same number of syllables.