Wright
- Pronunciation
- [Wri-ght]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Tradesman
- Origin
- Anglo
Wright Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,615 baby boys have been named Wright. The name peaked in 1915 with 35 US births that year (rank #1099). In 2024, ranked #4301 nationally — 3,202 places below its 1915 peak.
Top States for Wright
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Wright births are: Texas (26), Georgia (10), North Carolina (10).
Other Anglo-Origin Names Like Wright
If you like Wright's Anglo origin, consider these related names: Aart, Abeodan, Ablendan, Abrecan, Acca. Browse all Anglo names →
6-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wright's exact length and starting letter: Wacian, Wadley, Wafiyy, Wagaye, Wagner.
Quick Facts About Wright
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Compare Wright to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Wright against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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