Wilber

Wilber - A very unique male name

Wilber appeared on the charts for the first time in 1911 on position #518. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Wilber and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Wilber? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Wilber. The baby boy name Wilber was given to 6 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3769 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 244,381 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Wilber peaked in popularity 111 years ago in 1915 on position 449.

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Wilber is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Wilber is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #783 - and is the least popular in Massachusetts at position #783.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Wilber is where you live.

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Wilber origin and meaning

Germanic, via Wilbur

A variant spelling of Wilbur, from the Germanic name Williberht — 'will' and 'bright'

Wilber has been in the data since 1911 and peaked in 1919, the era of Wilbur's wider popularity. This e-spelling was always the minority form and has fallen with the name itself.

Attested etymology

Wilber is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Wilber, pop culture references for the name Wilber and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Wilber

We've found the following names that sound similar to Wilber, sorted by popularity.

Wilbur / Wilbert / Wilfred / Wilfredo / Wilburn / Wilford / Wilfrid / Welford / Wilfrido / Wilberto /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Wilber

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Wilber a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Wilber?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

WIL-ber · /ˈwɪlbər/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Wilbur — Standard spelling
• Wilbert — Related established name

Nicknames: WillWillie

Famous bearers

• Wilber Marshall — NFL linebacker and two-time Super Bowl champion (b. 1962) Contemporary

Style

Vintage revival

Why parents choose it

An old-fashioned, gentle name now far outside fashion, which is part of its charm for revival-minded parents.

Worth knowing

• Usually spelled Wilbur; the pig in Charlotte's Web is Wilbur, a different spelling