Boy nameCurrently #4,301 in the USRising
Wright
//ˈɹaɪt//
1 syllablePeak year: 19156 lettersStarts with W
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Wright's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Wright's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Wright |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 5 |
| 1883 | 10 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 8 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 10 |
| 1892 | 13 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1899 | 14 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1907 | 12 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 10 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 21 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 28 |
| 1915 | 35 |
| 1916 | 28 |
| 1917 | 24 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1920 | 22 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1923 | 29 |
| 1924 | 27 |
| 1925 | 28 |
| 1926 | 15 |
| 1927 | 25 |
| 1928 | 24 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 24 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 18 |
| 1934 | 14 |
| 1935 | 17 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 14 |
| 1942 | 10 |
| 1943 | 16 |
| 1944 | 15 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 17 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 19 |
| 1950 | 17 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 9 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 12 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 12 |
| 1959 | 10 |
| 1960 | 15 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 25 |
Wright through the decades
- Wright peaked in 1915, when 35 babies were named Wright in the US.
- The 1920s were Wright's strongest decade, averaging 24 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Wright has risen 108% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Wright currently ranks #4,301 in the US and is on the rise.