Wilburn
Wilburn is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spring or stream of Willa; wild boar stream.
Origin and history
Wilburn is a traditional English name derived from Old English roots denoting a spring or stream associated with a person named Willa. It gained moderate popularity in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, particularly in rural and southern regions. Today, it is exceptionally rare among newborn boys in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
10,324 babies in the United States have been named Wilburn since 1880. It ranks #1178 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.6 %)
- AL (11.4 %)
- TN (10.5 %)
- GA (9 %)
- AR (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 139 |
| 1890-1900 | 133 |
| 1900-1910 | 224 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,618 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,761 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,121 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,434 |
| 1950-1960 | 816 |
| 1960-1970 | 546 |
| 1970-1980 | 300 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 69 |
| 2000-2010 | 18 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Wilburn
- Wilburn Holland: Politician
Nicknames
Will, Wilby, Bill
Fun facts
- Wilburn originates from Old English place names combining 'Willa' (a personal name) and 'burna' (meaning stream or brook).
- The name was most common in the U.S. during the late 1910s and 1920s before gradually declining in usage.