Holding steady.
Popularity of Wilborn since 1911
Babies named Wilborn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Wilborn's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 84 |
| 1920s | 146 |
| 1930s | 90 |
| 1940s | 54 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wilborn is an exceedingly rare American given name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1911, the same year it peaked in usage. The name has never appeared in the top 1,000 rankings, reflecting its status as a practically unheard-of choice. Its trajectory has remained stable but minuscule, with little fluctuation over the decades. While no top states are recorded for the name, its brief moments of usage likely occurred in scattered localities. Wilborn's obscurity makes it a highly distinctive option, though its origins as a surname-turned-given name give it a solid, traditional feel. Parents drawn to Wilborn may appreciate its connection to nature through the plausible meaning 'willow stream,' as well as its resemblance to better-known names like Wilbur or Wilburn.
Wilborn is an English surname-turned-given name. It may derive from the Old English words 'welig' (willow) and 'burna' (stream), thus 'willow stream', or be a variant of the English surname Wilburn, itself possibly from 'wild' and 'burna' (stream). The name first appeared as a given name in the early 20th century in the United States, but never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Will, Willie
Variants: Wilburn
Sibling names for Wilborn
Names that share Wilborn's style, for a brother or sister.
