NAME PROFILE
Wilbur
Wilbur is a Germanic name meaning 'resolute' or 'bright.' it carries a legacy of intellectual depth and vintage grace, suggesting a person who is observant and empathetic.
Key Stats
| Total births | 57,196 |
| Gender | Male (86% / 14%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 23%PA — 20%NY — 19%OH — 19%GA — 19%
Notable People
Wilbur Wright (Inventor) · Wilbur Smith (Author) · Wilbur Scoville (Pharmacist) · Wilbur Pan (Singer) · Wilbur Ross (Politician)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Will
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