Small bird or ruler
Rhen is a modern spelling variant of the name Wren, referring to the small songbird. It may also be linked to the Welsh name Rhett or the German name Rhine, suggesting a connection to the river or a 'ruler' in some etymological interpretations. Its usage is primarily contemporary and minimalist.
Less common today
Rhen isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,471 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
