Wrigley

Wrigley - A very unique male name

Wrigley appeared on the charts for the first time in 2010 on position #4369. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Wrigley and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Wrigley? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Wrigley. The baby boy name Wrigley was given to 5 baby boys in 2025, ranking #4334 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 293,257 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Wrigley peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 2720.

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Wrigley is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Wrigley is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #2,799 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,799.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Wrigley is where you live.

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Wrigley origin and meaning

English surname and place name transfer

Uncertain — a transferred English surname, from a place name whose elements are not securely established

Wrigley entered US data in 2010 as a surname transfer. For most Americans the surname means two things — the Chicago Cubs' Wrigley Field and the chewing-gum company — both from the Wrigley family name, but neither is a person this name is given after in any documented way, so no bearer is listed. As a given name it is a modern, sporty choice.

Origin uncertain

Wrigley is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Wrigley, pop culture references for the name Wrigley and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Wrigley

We've found the following names that sound similar to Wrigley, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Wrigley

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Wrigley a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Wrigley?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

RIG-lee · /ˈrɪɡli/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2010, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

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Why parents choose it

A cheerful, all-American surname-name with instant baseball recognition.

Worth knowing

• The gum and the ballpark will be mentioned constantly; for many people it is a brand first and a name second.