Wright
Meaningcraftsman · English
- US rank
- #4,249
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #521 in 1899
24 babies were named Wright in the US in 2025. It has climbed 26 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Wright you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 70,922 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Wright, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Wright would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryWright has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Wrights, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1899, when it ranked #521. Today it's #4,249, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendWright has climbed 26 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,249. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Wright means “craftsman”.
About the name Wright
Wright is a boy name of English origin meaning “craftsman”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with W and ending in “-ght”. US birth records list Wright for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 126 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1899, when it ranked #521 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,249, with 24 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 57 | 17,584 boys |
| 1890s | 74 | 13,425 boys |
| 1900s | 53 | 18,921 boys |
| 1910s | 38 | 26,575 boys |
| 1920s | 22 | 45,935 boys |
| 1930s | 14 | 71,378 boys |
| 1940s | 9.9 | 100,503 boys |
| 1950s | 5.8 | 173,913 boys |
| 1960s | 4.9 | 203,666 boys |
| 1970s | 2.6 | 384,615 boys |
| 1980s | 2.7 | 371,747 boys |
| 1990s | 2.3 | 438,596 boys |
| 2000s | 1.9 | 515,464 boys |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 132,450 boys |
| 2020s | 14 | 73,529 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Wright
What does the name Wright mean?
Wright means “craftsman” in English.
What is the origin of the name Wright?
Wright has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Wright a boy or girl name?
Wright is a boy name.
How popular is the name Wright?
Wright ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 1899 (#521).