boys' name · peaked 1920

Wilburt

Every Wilburt since 1903 — 1,108 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.010.030.040.0518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1903Boys
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Wilburt
Peak year
1920
39 babies
All-time total
1,108
since 1903

The story of Wilburt

Wilburt is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1903, 1,108 American babies have been named Wilburt. Its peak came in 1920, when 39 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Wilburt stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Wilburt year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
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1975 7 #4,790
1970 8 #3,828
1965 8 #3,239
1960 22 #1,770
1955 11 #2,555
1950 21 #1,654
1945 12 #2,128
1940 11 #2,317
1935 16 #1,834
1930 25 #1,495
1925 28 #1,422
1920 39 #1,155
1915 24 #1,407
1910 7 #1,417
1905 5 #1,417
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Wilburt in 2025?

Wilburt did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Wilburt?

1,108 babies have been named Wilburt in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Wilburt most popular?

Wilburt peaked in 1920, when 39 newborns received the name.

Is Wilburt a boy or girl name?

Wilburt is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Wilburt rising or falling?

Wilburt has been roughly stable over the past decade.

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