Wilbur
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Resolute; Bright
Background: The name Wilbur originates from the Old English elements 'willa,' meaning 'will' or 'resolution,' and 'bur,' meaning 'fortress' or 'strong.' This combination reflects a sense of strength and determination.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#459
Total births
57,170
Most popular decade
1910s
(37,425 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+1,320 ranks)
Years in Top 100
10
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.5% male
0.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 82
- First year rank
- #162
- Peak year
- 1918
- Peak year births
- 1,800
- Peak rank
- #97
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 42
- Recent rank
- #2,943
Female
- First year
- 1912
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #2,360
- Peak year
- 1919
- Peak year births
- 17
- Peak rank
- #2,063
- Most recent year
- 1959
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #6,244
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).