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

Female
0.5%
Male
99.5%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 92.4 years old

Young (<30) 891
1.6%
Adult (30–60) 3,589
6.3%
Senior (>60) 52,690
92.2%

📈 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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