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Summary

The name Wright originates from the Old English word 'wyrhta', meaning 'worker' or 'craftsman'. It has evolved from Old English to Modern English, maintaining its connection to skilled labor. While there is no biblical relevance, the name has historical roots in craftsmanship and gained popularity as a surname in the Middle Ages before becoming a first name in the 19th century. Today, it is associated with craftsmanship and holds cultural significance.

The name Wright is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Wright has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Wright' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1314th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1880th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2364th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4482nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6545th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10509th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5048th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Wright' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.