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Wrigley

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Pronounced RIG-lee /ˈrΙͺΙ‘.li/High

Meaning: Meadow of the ridge dweller; from the Old English personal name or place name Wrigley, derived from wrig meaning ridge or twisting land and leah meaning woodland clearing or meadowMedium

In 30 seconds: Wrigley is an English surname with Old English topographic roots meaning meadow of the ridge. Strongly associated with Wrigley Field in Chicago, it is an American sports-tribute name with a friendly, upbeat personality.
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Origin MediumOld English
MeaningMeadow of the ridge dweller; from the Old English personal name or place name Wrigley, derived from wrig meaning ridge or twisting land and leah meaning woodland clearing or meadow
U.S. rank (2025)#2794 β†— Rising
2025 U.S. births46 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 612

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 201720032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wrigley is an English surname derived from a place name in Lancashire or Yorkshire, composed of Old English elements meaning ridge or twisting terrain (wrig) and woodland clearing (leah). It appears as a surname in English records from the medieval period.

As a given name, Wrigley is a modern American phenomenon driven by the sports-tribute naming tradition. Parents who love the Chicago Cubs or Wrigley Field's storied history occasionally choose Wrigley as a first name. It joins a tradition of stadium and ballpark names used as personal names.

Did you know? Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, opened in 1914 and was renamed in 1926 after chewing-gum magnate William Wrigley Jr. β€” giving this surname its iconic American sports identity.
Overall data confidence 74%
A Dictionary of English Surnames β€” Wrigley β€” Old English topographic surnameChicago Cubs History β€” Wrigley Field β€” naming of the ballpark

Variations

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Nicknames

WrigRig

Famous Bearers

  • β˜…William Wrigley Jr. (1861–1932)
    American chewing gum magnate and owner of the Chicago Cubs, for whom Chicago's Wrigley Field was named in 1926.

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Neylandβ€” shares the sporty American venue tribute naming style
Roganβ€” same upbeat -an/-ley ending surname-style name
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Westleyβ€” shares Wrigley's Old English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wrigley mean?

Wrigley means meadow of the ridge dweller, from Old English wrig (ridge) and leah (clearing or meadow).

How do you pronounce Wrigley?

It is said RIG-lee, two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Wrigley a boy or girl name?

Wrigley is used as a boys name in the American sports-tribute naming tradition.

How popular is Wrigley?

Wrigley is very rare as a given name but is occasionally chosen by Chicago Cubs fans or parents who love Wrigley Field.

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