Wilbur
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Will, desire
Origin: Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #4040 in 2025 with 27 babies born.
History: Wilbur is a name with Germanic roots, related to the element 'wil' meaning will, desire.
Similar names: wilber, wilbert
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Wilbur? About 1 in 123,278 babies born in 2025 were named Wilbur, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Wilbur
What does the name Wilbur mean?
Wilbur means “Will, desire” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Wilbur?
Wilbur has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Will, desire”.
How popular is Wilbur?
Wilbur ranked #3949 in 2025 — given to 27 babies that year.
When was Wilbur most popular?
Wilbur peaked in 1918 with 1,800 babies registered that year.
Is Wilbur a boy or girl name?
Wilbur is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Wilburs in registered births are male.
Is the name Wilbur rising or falling in popularity?
Wilbur has risen 601 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4550 in 2020 to #3949 in 2025.
How long has Wilbur been recorded?
Wilbur appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.