Wilbur
girl nameWilbur entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2063 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#2063
peak (1919)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2804 |
| 1920s | #2789 |
| 1930s | #3247 |
| 1940s | #4199 |
| 1950s | #5524 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Wilbur are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Wilbur alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilbur in 2025?
- Wilbur is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wilbur most popular?
- Wilbur peaked in 1919, reaching #2063 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wilbur with classmates?
- Wilbur will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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