Wright
1 country#4249 in United States, 2025Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States
Wright’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,639 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #4249 · peaked in 1915 with 35 births
Most common in: Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Wright’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | #6935 | — |
| 2006 | #7427 | ↓492 |
| 2008 | #9019 | ↓1592 |
| 2009 | #6802 | ↑2217 |
| 2010 | #10766 | ↓3964 |
| 2011 | #7009 | ↑3757 |
| 2012 | #5482 | ↑1527 |
| 2013 | #6241 | ↓759 |
| 2014 | #8781 | ↓2540 |
| 2015 | #6324 | ↑2457 |
| 2016 | #6053 | ↑271 |
| 2017 | #3678 | ↑2375 |
| 2018 | #5770 | ↓2092 |
| 2019 | #5555 | ↑215 |
| 2020 | #4275 | ↑1280 |
| 2021 | #5562 | ↓1287 |
| 2022 | #3879 | ↑1683 |
| 2023 | #4220 | ↓341 |
| 2024 | #4200 | ↑20 |
| 2025 | #4249 | ↓49 |
Frequently asked questions about Wright
Is Wright a popular name?
Yes — Wright currently ranks #4249 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Wright more common for boys or girls?
Wright is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Wright most popular?
Wright peaked in 1915 in United States, with 35 recorded births that year.
Is Wright rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Wright’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #909 in 1880 to #4249 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Wright?
At least 1,639 babies have been recorded with the name Wright across official birth statistics in 1 country.
What names are similar in popularity to Wright?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Wright include Wellington.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Wright in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.