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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Wilburn — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Wilbur|Wild
EnglishBoy→ Stable

Wilburn

WIL-burn · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14215 in 2022

Peak: #14215 in 2022

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #14215 in 2022

Peak: #14215 in 2022

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)19992022

Rank #14215 · Falling since 1999

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
EnglishGermanicNatureVintageBoy2-syllablePlace-nameStream elementSurname-derivedMid-centuryUncommon
Character
willful determination
STRONG
High confidence

Wilburn is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Wilburn at a Glance
Meaning:From Old English elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'burne' (stream), meaning one who dwells by the stream of will.
Language root:Old English · Germanic
Peak rank:#14215 in 2022
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Wilburn Riddle
Country music pioneer
Similar Sound
WilburWilfordWelbornWaltonWeston
Similar Style
ColtonDalton◈Ashton◈Hollis◈Forrest◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Wilburn
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Wilburn · Overview
Summary

Wilburn is an English boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Nature · Vintage character
Wilburn carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
wilburn.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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