Wright Name Popularity and Statistics
Wright is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Wright?
Wright is spelled W-R-I-G-H-T. The name has 6 letters.
Wright Popularity in 2025
Rank#4,249
Recorded Births24
- Boys usage fell 49 places to #4,249 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Wright Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1994 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 24 | #4,249 |
| 2024 | Boys | 25 | #4,200 |
| 2023 | Boys | 25 | #4,220 |
| 2022 | Boys | 28 | #3,879 |
| 2021 | Boys | 16 | #5,562 |
| 2020 | Boys | 23 | #4,275 |
| 2019 | Boys | 16 | #5,555 |
| 2018 | Boys | 15 | #5,770 |
| 2017 | Boys | 29 | #3,678 |
| 2016 | Boys | 14 | #6,053 |
| 2015 | Boys | 13 | #6,324 |
| 2014 | Boys | 8 | #8,781 |
| 2013 | Boys | 13 | #6,241 |
| 2012 | Boys | 16 | #5,482 |
| 2011 | Boys | 11 | #7,009 |
| 2010 | Boys | 6 | #10,766 |
| 2009 | Boys | 12 | #6,802 |
| 2008 | Boys | 8 | #9,019 |
| 2006 | Boys | 10 | #7,427 |
| 2001 | Boys | 9 | #6,935 |
| 1999 | Boys | 5 | #9,912 |
| 1996 | Boys | 6 | #7,971 |
| 1995 | Boys | 10 | #5,501 |
| 1994 | Boys | 9 | #5,868 |
When Was Wright Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1915 · Boys
35 recorded births
National rank #1,082
1921 · Boys
30 recorded births
National rank #1,360
2017 · Boys
29 recorded births
National rank #3,678
1923 · Boys
29 recorded births
National rank #1,358
Where Wright Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NC | #1,028 | 7 |