NAME PROFILE
Wilburn
Wilburn is an English name that means 'from the willow brook' or 'spring by the willow.' It conveys a sense of calmness and connection to nature, embodying a gentle and nurturing spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 10,339 |
| Gender | Male (74% / 26%) |
| Peak year | 1926 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1980 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 24%GA — 21%AL — 19%TN — 19%KY — 17%
Notable People
Wilburn Burchett (American politician) · Wilburn D. S. (American singer-songwriter) · Wilburn McCoy (American football player) · Wilburn Wilson (American artist) · Wilburn Ray (American author)
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