How Many People Are Named Wilbur?
57,170
people in the United States are named Wilbur
1 in 5,859 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#998
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0171%
Of US population
Peak Year
1918
1,809 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
WIL-bər
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From an English surname which was originally derived from the nickname Wildbor meaning "wild boar" in Middle English. This name was borne by Wilbur Wright (1867-1912), one half of the Wright brothers, who together invented the first successful airplane. Wright was named after the Methodist minister Wilbur Fisk (1792-1839).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 92.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Ohio
4,201
Pennsylvania
4,135
Illinois
3,287
Indiana
2,495
New York
2,410
North Carolina
1,943
Missouri
1,863
Georgia
1,811
Virginia
1,724
South Carolina
1,608
💡 Fun Facts About "Wilbur"
- 42 babies were named Wilbur in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1918
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Ohio
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