Wrigley Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
58% Masculine / 42% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'to touch, move, or disturb', Wrigley is a surname of English origin.
Meaning of the Name Wrigley
Wrigley is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'wrigian', which means 'to touch, move, or disturb'. The name may have originally referred to someone who was restless or fidgety. Wrigley is also a famous brand name, known for its chewing gum products.
Popularity of the Name Wrigley
The popularity for the name Wrigley peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 65 births, which ranked number 4,767 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Wrigley had the most female births in 2017 with 65, which ranked number 2,661 out of 18,425 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2017 with 57, which ranked number 2,293 out of 14,245 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Wrigley has increased sharply over the last ten years from 28 births to 47 births, an increase of 67.86%. Among males, Wrigley has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 17 births to 27 births, an increase of 58.82%. Among females, Wrigley has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 20 births, an increase of 81.82%.
Nationwide Popularity of Wrigley
- 10 Year Trend of Wrigley: 67.86%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Wrigley: 58.82%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Wrigley: 81.82%
Popularity of Wrigley by State
Among females, Wrigley was most popular in Midwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in IN, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Wrigley. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Wrigley
- Total Births of Wrigley: 49 (5.32%)
- Male Births of Wrigley: 28 (4.73%)
- Female Births of Wrigley: 21 (6.16%)
Given the upward trend of Wrigley over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.32% increase in total births, for a total of 49 births in 2024. Male births for Wrigley have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 28 male births in 2024, an increase of 4.73%. For Females, births for Wrigley have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 21 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.16%.