Wilbon
boy nameWilbon entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2781 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#2781
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3423 |
| 1920s | #4076 |
| 1930s | #3279 |
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1950s | #3572 |
| 1960s | #3665 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Wilbon are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Wilbon alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilbon in 2025?
- Wilbon is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Wilbon most popular?
- Wilbon peaked in 1930, reaching #2781 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Wilbon with classmates?
- Wilbon will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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