How popular is the name Wilburn in 2025?

Wilburn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Wilburn most popular?

Wilburn peaked in 1926, reaching #318 among US boy names.

Wilburn will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Wilburn entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #318 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#318

peak (1926)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 2,600 people named Wilburn are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Wilburn alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Wilburn in 2025?: Wilburn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Wilburn most popular?: Wilburn peaked in 1926, reaching #318 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Wilburn with classmates?: Wilburn will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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