Wilbur Name Popularity and Statistics
Wilbur is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Wilbur?
Wilbur is spelled W-I-L-B-U-R. The name has 6 letters.
Wilbur Popularity in 2025
Rank#3,949
Recorded Births27
- Boys usage fell 991 places to #3,949 and recorded 15 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Wilbur Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 27 | #3,949 |
| 2024 | Boys | 42 | #2,958 |
| 2023 | Boys | 33 | #3,474 |
| 2022 | Boys | 30 | #3,691 |
| 2021 | Boys | 25 | #4,118 |
| 2020 | Boys | 21 | #4,540 |
| 2019 | Boys | 37 | #3,143 |
| 2018 | Boys | 28 | #3,793 |
| 2017 | Boys | 28 | #3,781 |
| 2016 | Boys | 25 | #4,098 |
| 2015 | Boys | 30 | #3,591 |
| 2014 | Boys | 23 | #4,263 |
| 2013 | Boys | 22 | #4,313 |
| 2012 | Boys | 15 | #5,720 |
| 2011 | Boys | 21 | #4,509 |
| 2010 | Boys | 22 | #4,366 |
| 2009 | Boys | 24 | #4,160 |
| 2008 | Boys | 24 | #4,145 |
| 2007 | Boys | 28 | #3,687 |
| 2006 | Boys | 24 | #4,001 |
| 2005 | Boys | 19 | #4,464 |
| 2004 | Boys | 26 | #3,534 |
| 2003 | Boys | 29 | #3,186 |
| 2002 | Boys | 27 | #3,259 |
When Was Wilbur Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1918 · Boys
1,800 recorded births
National rank #97
1921 · Boys
1,755 recorded births
National rank #100
1917 · Boys
1,749 recorded births
National rank #92
1920 · Boys
1,741 recorded births
National rank #98
Where Wilbur Ranked Highest in 2024
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| IA | #567 | 5 |