Wilbur
Peaked at #91 nationally in 1913, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Wilbur has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Wilbur — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2152
in 1919
Last ranked
#7185
in 1959
Years tracked
32
1912–1959
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1912, Wilbur reached its peak popularity for girls in 1919, ranking #2152 nationally with 17 babies given the name that year.
Wilbur hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1959, when it stood at #7185.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | #7,185 | 5 |
| 1954 | #5,141 | 7 |
| 1953 | #6,484 | 5 |
| 1945 | #5,222 | 5 |
| 1944 | #5,230 | 5 |
| 1943 | #4,188 | 7 |
| 1940 | #4,335 | 6 |
| 1937 | #3,142 | 9 |
Wilbur — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#91
in 1913
Current rank
#2986
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Wilbur reached its peak popularity for boys in 1913, ranking #91 nationally with 1,044 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #4382 (2014) to #2986 (2024) — a 32% improvement.
As of 2024, Wilbur ranks #2986 nationally for boys, with 42 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,986 | 42 |
| 2023 | #3,553 | 33 |
| 2022 | #3,767 | 30 |
| 2021 | #4,232 | 25 |
| 2020 | #4,688 | 21 |
| 2019 | #3,191 | 37 |
| 2018 | #3,882 | 28 |
| 2017 | #3,883 | 28 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Wilbur most popular?
Wilbur was most popular in 1913, when it ranked #91 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Wilbur becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Wilbur?
At least 57,170 babies have been recorded with the name Wilbur in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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