Wilburn
Pronunciation: [ w-IHLB-ern ]
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Wilburn first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,894 babies have been named Wilburn in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Wilburn is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,896 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,896
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Wilburn
Wilburn is a boy name .
Is Wilburn a boy or girl name? Wilburn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #27,896 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,229. Wilburn is more commonly used as a boy name.
Wilburn is currently ranked #27,896 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Wilburn include Wil, Wilb, Wilby, Wilbie, Urn, Urny, Urnie, Wiy, Wiie, and Wilkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Wilburn include Wilbur, Wilber . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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