Wilber
Wilber is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Wild boar or resolute, strong fortress.
Origin and history
Wilber is a masculine name derived from Old English roots meaning wild boar or resolute fortress. It gained moderate usage in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States and remains an uncommon classic today. The name is closely related to the traditional English variant Wilbur.
Popularity in the United States
6,891 babies in the United States have been named Wilber since 1880. It ranks #1450 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1737.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.6 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- SC (7.4 %)
- GA (6.7 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 189 |
| 1890-1900 | 155 |
| 1900-1910 | 220 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,048 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,431 |
| 1930-1940 | 958 |
| 1940-1950 | 575 |
| 1950-1960 | 339 |
| 1960-1970 | 174 |
| 1970-1980 | 145 |
| 1980-1990 | 158 |
| 1990-2000 | 366 |
| 2000-2010 | 558 |
| 2010-2019 | 385 |
| 2020-2029 | 190 |
Famous people named Wilber
- Wilber Pan: Singer, Actor
- Wilber Marshall: Athlete
Nicknames
Will, Willie, Bill
Fun facts
- Wilber is a variant spelling of Wilbur, which was made famous by aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright.
- The name reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1910s and 1920s.