Wilbur Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationWIL-bur / /ˈwɪlbər/Old English; Germanic
Meaning
Old English: resolute; Germanic: will, desire
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Wilbur has roots in Old English and Germanic languages, where it conveys a sense of determination and will. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with the famous aviator Wilbur Wright, who, along with his brother Orville, is credited with inventing the first successful airplane.
Trend Summary
Wilbur has seen a decline in popularity in the United States, particularly in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Wil
- Will
International Variants
- Wilbur (English)
Famous people named Wilbur
Wilbur Wright was an American aviation pioneer known for inventing the first successful airplane.
Wilbur Soot is a British content creator and musician recognized for his work in the gaming community.
Wilbur Ross is an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
Wilbur Smith was a South African novelist known for his adventure novels set in Africa.
Fictional characters named Wilbur
Wilbur is a main character in the children's book 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White, where he is a pig who befriends a spider.
Wilbur is a character in the animated film 'The Rescuers Down Under,' where he serves as a supporting character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Wilbur was first seen in the United States in 1880. Wilbur has ranked as high as #224 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Indiana, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Wilbur has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Wilbur (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
IA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 82 |
1881 | 81 |
1882 | 81 |
1883 | 73 |
1884 | 82 |
1885 | 92 |
1886 | 106 |
1887 | 112 |
1888 | 103 |
1889 | 102 |
1890 | 94 |
1891 | 97 |
1892 | 116 |
1893 | 104 |
1894 | 104 |
1895 | 125 |
1896 | 120 |
1897 | 111 |
1898 | 156 |
1899 | 115 |
1900 | 161 |
1901 | 130 |
1902 | 163 |
1903 | 165 |
1904 | 177 |
1905 | 167 |
1906 | 175 |
1907 | 209 |
1908 | 233 |
1909 | 259 |
1910 | 298 |
1911 | 386 |
1912 | 832 |
1913 | 1,044 |
1914 | 1,248 |
1915 | 1,685 |
1916 | 1,680 |
1917 | 1,749 |
1918 | 1,800 |
1919 | 1,689 |
1920 | 1,741 |
1921 | 1,755 |
1922 | 1,716 |
1923 | 1,672 |
1924 | 1,667 |
1925 | 1,597 |
1926 | 1,510 |
1927 | 1,361 |
1928 | 1,400 |
1929 | 1,294 |
1930 | 1,214 |
1931 | 1,087 |
1932 | 1,016 |
1933 | 896 |
1934 | 920 |
1935 | 861 |
1936 | 780 |
1937 | 726 |
1938 | 842 |
1939 | 702 |
1940 | 705 |
1941 | 667 |
1942 | 687 |
1943 | 667 |
1944 | 586 |
1945 | 508 |
1946 | 523 |
1947 | 595 |
1948 | 537 |
1949 | 487 |
1950 | 488 |
1951 | 436 |
1952 | 416 |
1953 | 437 |
1954 | 429 |
1955 | 435 |
1956 | 402 |
1957 | 384 |
1958 | 352 |
1959 | 354 |
1960 | 355 |
1961 | 309 |
1962 | 310 |
1963 | 268 |
1964 | 276 |
1965 | 255 |
1966 | 238 |
1967 | 176 |
1968 | 180 |
1969 | 204 |
1970 | 149 |
1971 | 193 |
1972 | 132 |
1973 | 127 |
1974 | 124 |
1975 | 122 |
1976 | 104 |
1977 | 106 |
1978 | 112 |
1979 | 105 |
1980 | 95 |
1981 | 103 |
1982 | 97 |
1983 | 73 |
1984 | 74 |
1985 | 80 |
1986 | 65 |
1987 | 62 |
1988 | 72 |
1989 | 62 |
1990 | 52 |
1991 | 59 |
1992 | 53 |
1993 | 39 |
1994 | 42 |
1995 | 41 |
1996 | 37 |
1997 | 38 |
1998 | 41 |
1999 | 31 |
2000 | 30 |
2001 | 28 |
2002 | 27 |
2003 | 29 |
2004 | 26 |
2005 | 19 |
2006 | 24 |
2007 | 28 |
2008 | 24 |
2009 | 24 |
2010 | 22 |
2011 | 21 |
2012 | 15 |
2013 | 22 |
2014 | 23 |
2015 | 30 |
2016 | 25 |
2017 | 28 |
2018 | 28 |
2019 | 37 |
2020 | 21 |
2021 | 25 |
2022 | 30 |
2023 | 33 |
2024 | 42 |