Wilburn

Q: Is Wilburn a boy or girl name?

Wilburn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #27896, and as a girl name it ranks #70229.

Q: How popular is the name Wilburn?

Wilburn is ranked #27896 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ w-IHLB-ern ]

Boy Name #27,896 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Wilburn is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced w-IHLB-ern.

Parents who love the name Wilburn often also consider Willie, Winifred, Winnie .

Popularity Over Time

#27,896

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #27,896
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Wilbur #2964 Wilber #4254

Nicknames

Wil Wiy Wilie Wilbie

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Also a Girl Name

Wilburn is also used as a girl name, ranked #70229.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wilburn

Is Wilburn a boy or girl name?

Wilburn is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #27896. As a girl name, it is ranked #70229. Wilburn is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Wilburn?

Wilburn is pronounced w-IHLB-ern.

How popular is the name Wilburn?

Wilburn is currently ranked #27896 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Wilburn?

Common nicknames for Wilburn include Wil, Wiy, Wilie, and Wilbie.

Is Wilburn a common or rare name?

Wilburn is an uncommon name, ranked #27896 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Wiy, Wilie, and Wilbie. 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.