Wright

Boy name

Wright has been given to 1,639 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1915.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,639

Peak year

1915 (35 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

▲ +85%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Wright.

1,638 babies since 1893

1,641 babies since 1885

1,628 babies since 1880

1,671 babies since 1880

1,701 babies since 1880

1,714 babies since 1880

1,563 babies since 1893

1,717 babies since 1882

How popular is the name Wright?

Wright has been given to 1,639 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Wright peak?

Wright peaked in 1915, when 35 babies were given the name.

Is Wright a girl or boy name?

Wright is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Wright are boys).

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