Holding steady.
Popularity of Wilburt since 1903
Babies named Wilburt per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Wilburt's real moment was 1903.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 179 |
| 1920s | 263 |
| 1930s | 191 |
| 1940s | 154 |
| 1950s | 153 |
| 1960s | 94 |
| 1970s | 51 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Wilburt is a rare masculine name of Old English origin, a variant of Wilbert and a cousin to the more familiar Wilbur. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1903, its peak year, and has never achieved widespread popularity. The name derives from the elements 'wil' meaning will or desire and 'beorht' meaning bright or famous. Over the decades, Wilburt's usage has remained extremely sparse, with no recorded birth in the most recent years. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has not experienced any revival. While Wilburt has no associated top states, it fits alongside other early 20th-century names like Wilfred and Albert. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a classic English sound, Wilburt offers a rare alternative.
Wilburt is a variant of Wilbert, an Old English name composed of elements 'wil' (will, desire) and 'beorht' (bright, famous). A related form is Wilbur. The name saw limited use in the early 20th century but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Will, Bert, Wil
Sibling names for Wilburt
Names that share Wilburt's style, for a brother or sister.
