Wainwright Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Wainwright means 'wagon builder' in Old English.
Meaning of the Name Wainwright
Wainwright' is an English occupational surname that originated from the Old English word 'wægenwyrhta', meaning a wagon builder or cartwright. It was given to individuals who were skilled in constructing and repairing wagons and carts. The name can also be traced back to the medieval period, when it was common for people to have surnames based on their profession. Today, 'Wainwright' is used as both a surname and a given name.
Popularity of the Name Wainwright
The popularity for the name Wainwright peaked in popularity in the year 1942 with 6 births, which ranked number 7,336 out of 8,383 unique names for that year. Wainwright had the most male births in 1942 with 6, which ranked number 3,212 out of 4,044 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Wainwright
Popularity of Wainwright by State
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