Wilburt
Wilburt is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright desire or resolute fortress.
Origin and history
Wilburt is a variant spelling of Wilbur, originating from Old English and Germanic roots. Historically used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has since become rare. It combines elements meaning desire or will with brightness or fortress.
Popularity in the United States
1,108 babies in the United States have been named Wilburt since 1880. It ranks #3582 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NC (31.6 %)
- IL (28.9 %)
- GA (13.2 %)
- MI (13.2 %)
- MS (13.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 179 |
| 1920-1930 | 263 |
| 1930-1940 | 191 |
| 1940-1950 | 154 |
| 1950-1960 | 153 |
| 1960-1970 | 94 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Will, Bill, Bert
Fun facts
- Wilburt is a modern spelling variant of the more common classic name Wilbur.
- Most U.S. usage of Wilburt occurred in the early to mid-20th century before declining significantly.