Wilber
Every Wilber since 1880 — 6,902 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Wilber
Wilber is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,039 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 6,902 American babies have been named Wilber. Its peak came in 1919, when 162 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Wilber stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Wilber year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 27 | #4,039 |
| 2024 | — | — | 25 | #4,315 |
| 2023 | — | — | 33 | #3,559 |
| 2022 | — | — | 38 | #3,211 |
| 2021 | — | — | 27 | #4,002 |
| 2020 | — | — | 40 | #2,978 |
| 2019 | — | — | 26 | #4,105 |
| 2018 | — | — | 42 | #2,890 |
| 2017 | — | — | 29 | #3,768 |
| 2016 | — | — | 35 | #3,289 |
| 2015 | — | — | 40 | #2,963 |
| 2014 | — | — | 40 | #2,928 |
| 2013 | — | — | 40 | #2,892 |
| 2012 | — | — | 38 | #3,056 |
| 2011 | — | — | 42 | #2,849 |
| 2010 | — | — | 53 | #2,399 |
| 2009 | — | — | 41 | #2,943 |
| 2008 | — | — | 68 | #2,058 |
| 2007 | — | — | 56 | #2,335 |
| 2006 | — | — | 81 | #1,736 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53 | #2,263 |
| 2004 | — | — | 60 | #2,023 |
| 2003 | — | — | 61 | #1,934 |
| 2002 | — | — | 47 | #2,248 |
| 2001 | — | — | 47 | #2,215 |
| 2000 | — | — | 44 | #2,255 |
| 1995 | — | — | 40 | #2,100 |
| 1990 | — | — | 37 | #2,047 |
| 1985 | — | — | 8 | #5,129 |
| 1980 | — | — | 15 | #3,093 |
| 1975 | — | — | 14 | #2,899 |
| 1970 | — | — | 9 | #3,513 |
| 1965 | — | — | 16 | #2,080 |
| 1960 | — | — | 15 | #2,206 |
| 1955 | — | — | 32 | #1,369 |
| 1950 | — | — | 30 | #1,339 |
| 1945 | — | — | 40 | #1,015 |
| 1940 | — | — | 87 | #645 |
| 1935 | — | — | 105 | #565 |
| 1930 | — | — | 146 | #493 |
| 1925 | — | — | 147 | #503 |
| 1920 | — | — | 151 | #492 |
| 1915 | — | — | 160 | #428 |
| 1910 | — | — | 35 | #473 |
| 1905 | — | — | 18 | #571 |
| 1900 | — | — | 31 | #412 |
| 1895 | — | — | 21 | #435 |
| 1890 | — | — | 16 | #487 |
| 1885 | — | — | 22 | #387 |
| 1880 | — | — | 23 | #362 |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Wilber in 2025?
Wilber ranked #4,039 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Wilber?
6,902 babies have been named Wilber in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Wilber most popular?
Wilber peaked in 1919, when 162 newborns received the name.
Is Wilber a boy or girl name?
Wilber is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Wilber rising or falling?
Wilber is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.