At a glance
- In short
- Wraith, a rare Scottish name meaning ghost or spirit, exudes mystery and strength. Its uniqueness ensures your child stands out with an evocative presence.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #7,679 of boy names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 10 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #7,679 in 2025
- First recorded
- 2003
Meaning of Wraith
The name Wraith, pronounced as "rayth" (/reɪθ/), is a unique and rare choice for a baby boy. Originating from the Scottish word for ghost or spirit, Wraith carries an air of mystery and intrigue. Though it has a somewhat eerie connotation, it can also symbolize strength and an ethereal presence. The name has seen very limited use in the United States, with only sporadic occurrences over the years—6 times in 2014 and 7 times in both 2009 and 2022, making it an exceptionally distinctive name. Its rarity ensures that your child will stand out with a name that is both uncommon and evocative.
How to pronounce Wraith
English
- Pronounced rayth /reɪthe/
Popularity of Wraith in the U.S.
Wraith was the #7,679 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 10 babies. It first appears in the records in 2003.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 2003–2025 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | 7,679 | ▲ 2,215 |
| 2024 | 7 | 9,894 | back (not recorded in 2023) |
| 2022 | 7 | 9,823 | back (not recorded in 2015–2021) |
| 2014 | 6 | 10,717 | ▲ 1,419 |
| 2013 | 5 | 12,136 | back (not recorded in 2010–2012) |
| 2009 | 7 | 9,864 | back (not recorded in 2004–2008) |
| 2003 | 6 | 9,581 | new |