Wilber
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Willful: Bright.
- Origin
- German
Wilber Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,864 baby boys have been named Wilber. The name peaked in 1919 with 162 US births that year (rank #468). In 2024, ranked #4299 nationally — 3,831 places below its 1919 peak.
Top States for Wilber
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Wilber births are: California (393), Texas (303), South Carolina (214).
Other German-Origin Names Like Wilber
If you like Wilber's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
6-Letter Names Starting with W
Names with Wilber's exact length and starting letter: Wacian, Wadley, Wafiyy, Wagaye, Wagner.
Quick Facts About Wilber
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Compare Wilber to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Wilber against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).