Wilber
boy name#3949 in 2025Wilber entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #317 in 1882, ranks #3949 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#3949
rank today
#317
peak (1882)
27
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #427 |
| 1890s | #532 |
| 1900s | #491 |
| 1910s | #482 |
| 1920s | #512 |
| 1930s | #619 |
| 1940s | #901 |
| 1950s | #1307 |
| 1960s | #1983 |
| 1970s | #2957 |
| 1980s | #3266 |
| 1990s | #2220 |
| 2000s | #2172 |
| 2010s | #3059 |
| 2020s | #3602 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Wilber has been most popular in CA, TX, MD.
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Wilber are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wilber alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilber in 2025?
- Wilber ranks #3949 among US boy names in 2025, with 27 babies given the name.
- When was the name Wilber most popular?
- Wilber peaked in 1882, reaching #317 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wilber with classmates?
- Wilber will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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