How Many People Are Named Wrigley?
Complete statistics for the name Wrigley: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wrigley is a very rare name for boys, with only 955 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 345,722 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 962 under-30, showing its recent rise in popularity.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 962 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wrigley Through the Generations
Wrigley reached its peak in 2017 with 122 births, marking a significant surge in interest for this unique moniker. The name's current generation skew towards younger individuals, with all 962 being under 30, indicating a strong preference among parents for contemporary choices. With an average age of 10, Wrigley remains a rising star in the world of baby names, reflecting its status as a fresh, forward-looking selection.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wrigley's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Wrigley
How Many People Have the Name Wrigley?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,003 people in the United States currently share the name Wrigley. That works out to roughly 1 in every 165,476 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wrigley a Common or Rare Name?
Wrigley is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Wrigley Mean?
Wrigley means "English occupational surname (one who wrings)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wrigley in SSA data, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female.
When Was Wrigley Most Popular?
The name Wrigley reached peak popularity in 2017, with 122 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Wrigley?
Approximately 2,003 people named Wrigley live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,003. That works out to roughly 1 in 165,476 Americans.
Is Wrigley a rare name?
Wrigley is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 165,476 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wrigley mean?
Wrigley means "English occupational surname (one who wrings)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Wrigley more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 59% of people named Wrigley are male and 41% are female.
When was Wrigley most popular?
Wrigley peaked in 2017 with 122 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.