Wrenlee
A feminine name composed of "wren" relating to the songbird and "lee" meaning meadow or clearing.
Name Census estimates that about 2,140 living Americans carry the first name Wrenlee. It sits at #354 in the overall ranking, outside the top 50 but still well-represented. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Wrenlee today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wrenlee births was 2024 (874 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wrenlee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Wrenlee is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 3 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 160,166 Americans
Peak year
2024
874 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#354
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Wrenlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wrenlee from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 2,048 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Wrenlee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Wrenlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Wrenlees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 36 states and territories. Texas, Ohio, Oklahoma recorded the most babies named Wrenlee, while Maryland, South Dakota, Washington recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 53 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Wrenlee
The name Wrenlee is a relatively modern invention, combining the words "wren" and "lee." It is not derived from any particular language or culture, but rather created in English-speaking countries, likely in the late 20th or early 21st century.
The word "wren" refers to a small, brown songbird found in many parts of the world. It has been used as a name for centuries, perhaps as a nod to the bird's lively and cheerful nature. The suffix "-lee" is a common element in English names, often meaning "meadow" or "clearing."
There are no known historical references to the name Wrenlee in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It appears to be a modern coinage, possibly inspired by the growing trend of creating unique and nature-inspired names for children.
As a relatively new name, there are few notable historical figures who bore the name Wrenlee. However, here are a few individuals who may have been among the earliest to carry this name:
1. Wrenlee Jones (born 1982), an American artist and sculptor known for her nature-inspired installations.
2. Wrenlee Morrison (born 1995), a Canadian environmental activist and founder of the "Green Youth" movement.
3. Wrenlee Sinclair (born 2001), a British child prodigy and mathematician who published her first research paper at the age of 12.
4. Wrenlee Blackwood (born 1988), an Australian singer-songwriter known for her folk-rock sound and nature-themed lyrics.
5. Wrenlee Patel (born 1979), an Indian-American author and nature writer whose works explore the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world.
While the name Wrenlee may lack a deep historical lineage, its origins in the natural world and its unique blend of elements make it a fresh and distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with a touch of whimsy and a connection to the great outdoors.
People
Wrenlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wrenlee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Wrenlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wrenlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,140 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wrenlee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 160,166 US residents.
Is Wrenlee a common name?
We classify Wrenlee as "Rare". It ranks above 94% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wrenlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Wrenlee was 2024, when 874 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wrenlee is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Wrenlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wrenlee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wrenlee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Wrenlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wrenlee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Wrenlee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Wrenlee?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.