Total births
1,108
Boys' name · since 1903
Wilburt
Since 1903, U.S. Social Security records show 1,108 babies named Wilburt, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,108
- total births
- 1903–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Wilburt is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 1,108 have been recorded since 1903.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Wilburt has been recorded 1,108 times among boys since 1903, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1903 to 1987.
- 1,108 total births
- 1903–1987 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,108 boys have been named Wilburt since 1903, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1987.
- 1,108
- total births
- 1903–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Wilburt was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
39 babies were named Wilburt in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Wilburt's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Wilburt's full recorded timeline at 1943, 38% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 62% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1903, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1920 peak of 39 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Wilburt at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1903
Wilburt popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1903–1987
- Peak year (1920)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 85 years of records
Wilburt by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Wilburt's strongest decade.
263 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Wilburt births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
179 births
- 1920s
1920s
263 births
- 1930s
1930s
191 births
- 1940s
1940s
154 births
- 1950s
1950s
153 births
- 1960s 94
1960s
94 births
- 1970s 51
1970s
51 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 263 births (24% of all-time use).
How Wilburt 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 Wilburt's total volume
Wilburt vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Wilburt by state
Where Wilburt concentrates geographically, total births since 1903
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 11 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.5% |
North Carolina share of Wilburt's total US births 1.1%
Even split
12 of 1,108 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Wilburt? ▼
Wilburt has been given to 1,108 babies in the U.S. since 1903, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1987. 39 babies were born in 1920, its single highest year.
When was Wilburt most popular? ▼
Wilburt was most popular in the 1920s decade with 263 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Wilburt most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Wilburt are North Carolina (12 births), Illinois (11 births), Georgia (5 births).
How long has the name Wilburt been used? ▼
Wilburt has been recorded in Social Security data since 1903, spanning 85 years of data through 1987.
What names are similar to Wilburt? ▼
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 Wilburt's data
- Wilburt's decade-level peak was the 1920s (263 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Wilburts (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Wilburt
Nearby Names Like Wilburt
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Wilburt
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Willard Boy
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Wilbur Boy
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Willis Boy
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Compare Wilburt side by side: Wilburt vs William Wilburt vs Willie Wilburt 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, 1903–1987 (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. "Wilburt: Baby Name Since 1903 - 1,108 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/wilburt. 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 Wilburt 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.