Holding steady.
Popularity of Wilba since 1913
Babies named Wilba per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wilba is a rare and obscure name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1913. Despite this early date, it never reached any rank in national popularity data. Its peak year of recorded use was also 1913, the same year it first appeared, suggesting it may have been a one-time coinage or a family name. With no top states and a stable trajectory of near-zero usage since the 1910s, Wilba remains a true rarity. Those drawn to the name may appreciate its similarity to vintage favorites like Willa or Wilma, though its meaning is uncertain. It is likely a feminine diminutive of Wilhelmina or a variant of Wilbur, but no definitive etymology exists. As an almost unheard-of name, Wilba offers distinctive sound and historical curiosity, but little else in the way of established tradition or cultural resonance.
Wilba is a rare name that appears to be a short form or diminutive of Wilhelmina, the feminine form of Wilhelm, or a feminine variant of Wilbur, which derives from Old English elements meaning 'will' and 'fortress'. It was recorded in the United States as early as 1913, but never gained widespread usage.
Sibling names for Wilba
Names that share Wilba's style, for a brother or sister.
