Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Wilbur
Endangered
Down 98.5% from peak
Peak era
1918
Peak births
1,800
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Wilbur
How many people are named Wilbur?
An estimated 10,105 living Americans are named Wilbur.
How rare is Wilbur?
Wilbur is very rare among babies today, with 27 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 98.5% from its 1918 peak.
How old is the typical Wilbur?
The median age of a living American named Wilbur is approximately 67 years, with most bearers falling between 53 and 77 years old.
Is Wilbur still popular?
No. Wilbur is endangered as a baby name, down 98.5% from its 1918 peak with 27 births in 2025.
Where is Wilbur most common?
Wilbur has its strongest geographic signal in South Carolina, where it appears 4.1× more often than the national baseline.
1880Peak 19182025
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
98.5%
2025
27
All-time
56,906