Total births
578
Boys' name · since 1912
Wilbern
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 578 babies named Wilbern, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 578
- total births
- 1912–1967
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
Wilbern sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 578 recorded since 1912.
Wilbern has 578 recorded births among boys since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1967.
- 578 total births
- 1912–1967 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
578 boys have been named Wilbern since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1967.
- 578
- total births
- 1912–1967
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Wilbern was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
27 babies were named Wilbern in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Wilbern's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Wilbern splits its recorded history at 1934: 34% of all births land in the more recent half, 66% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1951 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Wilbern at a glance
Last recorded 1967Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Wilbern popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1967
- Peak year (1923)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Wilbern by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wilbern's strongest decade.
202 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Wilbern births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
105 births
- 1920s
1920s
202 births
- 1930s
1930s
151 births
- 1940s
1940s
81 births
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 202 births (35% of all-time use).
How Wilbern compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Wilbern's total volume
Wilbern vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Wilbern by state
Where Wilbern concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 12 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 12 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.9% |
Arkansas share of Wilbern's total US births 2.1%
Even split
12 of 578 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilbern? ▼
Wilbern has been given to 578 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1967. 27 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Wilbern most popular? ▼
Wilbern was most popular in the 1920s decade with 202 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Wilbern most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wilbern are Arkansas (12 births), Texas (12 births), Kentucky (5 births).
How long has the name Wilbern been used? ▼
Wilbern has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 56 years of data through 1967.
What names are similar to Wilbern? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include William, Willie, Willard, Wilbur, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Wilbern's data
- Wilbern's decade-level peak was the 1920s (202 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Arkansas records the most Wilberns (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Wilbern
Nearby Names Like Wilbern
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilbern
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Willard Boy
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Wilbur Boy
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Willis Boy
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Compare Wilbern side by side: Wilbern vs William Wilbern vs Willie Wilbern vs Willard
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1912–1967 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Wilbern: Baby Name Since 1912 - 578 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilbern. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Wilbern draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.