Gender: Female
Origin: English
Meaning: Will, Desire, Fortress, Dearly Loved Stronghold, Resolute
Pronunciation: W IH L B ER
Popularity Rank: #38,213
The name Wilbur is of English origin and means Will, Desire, Fortress, Dearly Loved Stronghold, Resolute, Brilliant, Wild Boar, Walled Stronghold. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Wilbur is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, United Kingdom, and 45 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: W IH L B ER
W: Pronounce as in "we" (W IY)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
B: Pronounce as in "big" (B IH G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Wilbur is recorded 870 times globally, ranking it as the 38,213th most common name worldwide.
Wilbur is most prevalent in United States of America, with 387 occurrences, making it the 6,093th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Wilbur is found among 1 in every 4675 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #6,093 | 1 : 4,675 |
| South Africa | #6,365 | 1 : 11,383 |
| United Kingdom | #15,771 | 1 : 20,304 |
| Singapore | #9,972 | 1 : 21,730 |
| Malaysia | #35,384 | 1 : 90,481 |
| Hong Kong | #10,841 | 1 : 20,203 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Wilbur from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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