Boy · #3,741 in 2026

Wilburne

Current Rank
#3,741
Peak Rank
#3,741 (1925)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1925
First Year
1925
Last Year
1925
Peak Year
#3741
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Wilburne

Wilburne first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1925, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 6 Wilburnes were born — ranking #3,741 that year. As of 2026, Wilburne ranks #3,741 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Wilburnes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Wilburne

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilburne

What does the name Wilburne mean?
Wilburne is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1925. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Wilburne in 2026?
In 2026, Wilburne ranks #3,741 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Wilburne most popular?
Wilburne reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #3,741 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Wilburne a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Wilburne is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Wilburne?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Wilburne include Domer, Luella, Willburn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Wilburne

Wilburne is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1925 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Wilburne's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #3,741. Use the chart and map above to compare Wilburne's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.