Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Wright
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1915
Peak births
35
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Wright
How many people are named Wright?
An estimated 650 living Americans are named Wright.
How rare is Wright?
Wright is very rare among babies today, with 24 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 31.4% from its 1915 peak.
How old is the typical Wright?
The median age of a living American named Wright is approximately 30 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 62 years old.
Is Wright still popular?
Yes — Wright is currently rising in popularity, with 24 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.2× higher than the previous decade.
1880Peak 19152025
Peak year
1915
Decline from peak
31.4%
2025
24
All-time
1,639