Total births
396
Boys' name · since 1911
Wilborn
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 396 babies named Wilborn, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 396
- total births
- 1911–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Wilborn is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 396 have been recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Wilborn recorded 396 times among boys since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1968.
- 396 total births
- 1911–1968 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
396 boys have been named Wilborn since 1911, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1968.
- 396
- total births
- 1911–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Wilborn was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
24 babies were named Wilborn in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Wilborn's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Wilborn's SSA record in two at 1930 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Wilborn at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Wilborn popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1968
- Peak year (1921)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Wilborn by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wilborn's strongest decade.
146 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Wilborn births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
84 births
- 1920s
1920s
146 births
- 1930s
1930s
90 births
- 1940s 54
1940s
54 births
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 146 births (37% of all-time use).
Wilborn by state
Where Wilborn concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 21 | 5.3% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #3 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 1.3% |
Texas share of Wilborn's total US births 5.3%
Even split
21 of 396 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilborn? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 396 babies named Wilborn. The most recent recorded year was 1968. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 24 births.
When was Wilborn most popular? ▼
Wilborn was most popular in the 1920s decade with 146 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Wilborn most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wilborn are Texas (21 births), Kentucky (5 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Wilborn been used? ▼
Wilborn has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 58 years of data through 1968.
What names are similar to Wilborn? ▼
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 Wilborn's data
- Wilborn's decade-level peak was the 1920s (146 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.
- Texas records the most Wilborns (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Wilborn
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilborn
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Compare Wilborn side by side: Wilborn vs William Wilborn vs Willie Wilborn vs Willard
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1911–1968 (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. "Wilborn: Baby Name Since 1911 - 396 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilborn. 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 Wilborn 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 June 2026.