Wright
2025 SSA
About Wright
Wright is a masculine name that originated as an English occupational surname referring to a craftsman or builder—specifically a woodworker or carpenter (from the Old English "wyrhta," meaning "worker"). As a first name, Wright carries strong traditional and artisanal connotations, suggesting skill, craftsmanship, and creation. It remains relatively uncommon as a given name, maintaining an air of distinction and uniqueness. The name has a strong, concise sound with its single syllable and consonant blend. Those named Wright might appreciate the name's connections to craftsmanship and its subtle suggestion that one can build or create their own path in life. Its surname-as-first-name style also reflects contemporary naming trends.
Pronounced RYTE.
As of October 2026, Wright ranked #4383 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #547 in 1899.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,769 | 29 | 15.7 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,412 | 23 | 13.3 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | #3,981 | 28 | 16 |
| 2023 | #4,333 | 25 | 14.6 |
| 2024 | #4,301 | 25 | 14.5 |
| 2025 | #4,383 | 24 | 14.1 |
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Famous Wrights
- (Thomas) Wright (Thornburg) King
American actor
- (John William) Wright Patman
U.S. Congressman from Texas
- Jackson Wright "Jack" Anderson
son of actress Maya Rudolph
- Orville and Wilbur Wright
American inventors of aviation
- Frank Edwin Wright III
aka Tre Cool, American musician of Green Day
- Frank Lloyd Wright
American architect
Wright in pop culture
- Phoenix Wright
main character in the Ace Attorney video game series