Wilbur is a distinctive choice, ranked #545 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Wilbur in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#545
About the Name Wilbur
Wilbur is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 72 places over five years. Its high point was #429 in 2019, and it now sits at #545. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.
Wilbur is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Wilbur
Unlikely. With around 70 UK babies named Wilbur per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Wilbur in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Wilbur has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 72 places in the last five years. Its peak was #429 in 2019. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Wilbur is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Wilbur include: Wilbur Soot — William Patrick Spencer Gold, known professionally as Wilbur Soot, or simply Wilbur, is an English YouTuber and musician.; Gigi Raven Wilbur — Gigi Raven Wilbur is an American bisexual rights activist and writer.; USS Curtis Wilbur — USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG-54) is an Arleigh Burke-class (Flight I) Aegis guided missile destroyer..
Wilbur does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Wilburs in the wild.
70
UK babies named Wilbur (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↓ 72 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Wilbur
Likely around 1 other Wilbur in the class
UK Popularity (2003–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Wilbur
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Richard Purdy Wilbur was an American poet and literary translator. One of the foremost poets of the World War II generation, Wilbur's work, often employing rhyme, and composed primarily in traditional forms, was marked by its wit, charm, and gentlemanly elegance.
William Patrick Spencer Gold, known professionally as Wilbur Soot, or simply Wilbur, is an English YouTuber and musician. He first became known in 2017 for his work with the group comedy YouTube channel SootHouse, where he made recurring appearances and was the lead editor and a co-founder.
Gigi Raven Wilbur is an American bisexual rights activist and writer. They have a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a master's degree in social work.
Wilbur Joseph Cohen was an American social scientist and civil servant. He was one of the key architects in the creation and expansion of the American welfare state and was involved in the creation of both the New Deal and Great Society programs.
Sibyl Wilbur O'Brien Stone, best known as Sibyl Wilbur, was an American journalist, suffragist, and author of a biography of Mary Baker Eddy. She was a San Diego Branch Member of the National League of American Pen Women and a member of the New England Woman's Press Association.