Wryn
A diminutive of the name Wren, from the small songbird.
Name Census estimates that about 84 living Americans carry the first name Wryn. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Wryn today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wryn births was 2022 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wryn. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Wryn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
84
~ 1 in 4,080,409 Americans
Peak year
2022
13 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,020
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Wryn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wryn 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 53 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
Wryn 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 Wryn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Wryn
The name Wryn is believed to have its origins in Old English, derived from the word "wrene," which means "small bird" or "wren." The name likely emerged during the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, which lasted from the 5th to the 11th century AD. It may have initially been used as a nickname or a descriptive name, referring to someone who was small, agile, or had a lively personality akin to a wren.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wryn can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a landowner named Wryn, suggesting the name's usage in late 11th century England. However, it's important to note that spelling variations were common during this period, and the name may have appeared as Wrenne, Wryn, or other similar forms.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Wryn continued to be used, albeit infrequently. Notable individuals bearing this name include Wryn de Twyford, a 13th-century English landowner mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of 1230. Another early example is Wryn de Walsingham, a 14th-century monk and historian who chronicled events during the reign of Edward III.
In the 16th century, Wryn Waller, an English poet and playwright, gained recognition for his works published during the Elizabethan era. His birth and death dates are uncertain, but records suggest he was active in the late 1500s and early 1600s.
Moving forward to the 18th century, Wryn Meredith, a Welsh scholar and linguist, made significant contributions to the study of Welsh language and literature. Born in 1717 and died in 1789, he published several works, including a Welsh grammar book and a dictionary.
In more recent times, Wryn Evans, a British artist and illustrator born in 1948, is known for her whimsical and imaginative works, often featuring animal characters. Her illustrations have graced the pages of numerous children's books and magazines.
It's important to note that while the name Wryn has been documented throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon, especially in modern times. The examples provided here showcase the name's enduring presence, albeit in a limited capacity, across various periods and cultures.
People
Wryn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wryn 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
Wryn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wryn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 84 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wryn 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 4,080,409 US residents.
Is Wryn a common name?
We classify Wryn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wryn most popular?
The single biggest year for Wryn was 2022, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wryn is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Wryn a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wryn 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.
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.