Wrynlee
A contemporary invented name, derived from combining "wry" and "lee".
Name Census estimates that about 151 living Americans carry the first name Wrynlee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Wrynlee today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Wrynlee births was 2024 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Wrynlee. 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.
People living today
151
~ 1 in 2,269,896 Americans
Peak year
2024
53 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,069
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Wrynlee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Wrynlee 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 147 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
Wrynlee 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 Wrynlee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Wrynlees live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Texas, Oklahoma, Ohio recorded the most babies named Wrynlee, while Tennessee, Ohio, Oklahoma recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Wrynlee
The name Wrynlee is a relatively modern invention, likely created as a unique and stylized variation of more traditional names like Wren or Leigh. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic or cultural roots in any particular language or region.
While the name itself is new, some of its component sounds and letter combinations may have origins in various languages. The "Wr" sound at the beginning could potentially be traced to Old English or Germanic roots, while the "lee" ending is common in many English-derived names and may have originated from the Old English word "leah," meaning meadow or clearing.
However, as a complete name, Wrynlee does not seem to have any documented historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. Its emergence as a given name is likely a relatively recent phenomenon, driven by the trend of creating unique and unconventional names in modern times.
Due to its very modern nature, there are no widely known or famous historical figures who bore the name Wrynlee. The earliest recorded examples of the name are likely to be found in recent birth records or personal accounts, rather than in any significant historical context.
As a newly created name, Wrynlee does not have a long list of notable individuals associated with it throughout history. However, as it gains popularity in certain regions or communities, it may eventually accumulate its own historical significance and associations over time.
People
Wrynlee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Wrynlee 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
Wrynlee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Wrynlee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 151 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Wrynlee 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 2,269,896 US residents.
Is Wrynlee a common name?
We classify Wrynlee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 152 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Wrynlee most popular?
The single biggest year for Wrynlee was 2024, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Wrynlee 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 Wrynlee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Wrynlee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Wrynlee 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 Wrynlee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Wrynlee 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 Wrynlee 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 Wrynlee as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.