Rising since 2014, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Wilver since 1990
Babies named Wilver per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 90 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 27 |
Meaning & origin
Wilver is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1990. It has seen modest popularity during the 2000s, peaking in 2007, and has been on a rising trajectory since 2014. In 2025, it ranked 9,714th nationally, with an occurrence rate of about 1 in 244,011 births. The name has no strong regional concentration and is not a revival of an older name. Its origins are unclear, possibly a creative respelling or blend, and it carries no well-attested etymology or historical baggage, making it a blank canvas for a child in the 21st century.
Wilver is a modern coinage that first appears in U.S. records in 1990. It may be a respelling or variation of Wilbur, an English name derived from the elements 'wil' (desire) and 'burh' (fortress), but the specific formation is unclear. Its use has been rare, with no established historical roots or cultural significance.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Will, Wil
Sibling names for Wilver
Names that share Wilver's style, for a brother or sister.
