Wilbur
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning desirable fort or stronghold.
Babies a year
67
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#578
67 babies · down from #545
In 2025, 67 babies in England and Wales were named Wilbur. In the US, 27 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold. Its US peak was 1,800 in 1918.
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