Wilbur: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A resolute child with a brilliant and wild spirit.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #4800
- Peak
- #91 in 1913
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Wilbur Means
Wilbur is a boy name of English origin. A resolute child with a brilliant and wild spirit.
How Popular Wilbur Is
Wilbur currently ranks #4800 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #91 in 1913. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Wilbur
- Wilbur broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #91 in 1913.
- Wilbur is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Wilbur has been a top 100 name across 178+ years of American history.
- Wilbur is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Wilbur
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Wilbur
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Wilbur.
Questions About Wilbur
What does Wilbur mean?
Wilbur is a boy name of English origin. A resolute child with a brilliant and wild spirit.
How popular is Wilbur?
Wilbur currently ranks #4800 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #91 in 1913. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Wilbur come from?
Wilbur comes from English roots. Wilbur broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #91 in 1913.
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