Wilber Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Wilber is most popular in Nebraska, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Wilber has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Wilber' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 496th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 670th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1357th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2533rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2504th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2323rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3297th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Wilber' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Wilber"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Wilber"

"Wilber" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 496th of 7545 2,439
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 670th of 6773 1,576
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1357th of 7552 621
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2533rd of 10718 238
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 2504th of 16616 401
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 2323rd of 24088 799
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 3297th of 23106 415
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 8681st of 9204 6
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 12526th of 12526 5

Regional Popularity of "Wilber" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
100.00%
382nd/382
100.00%
600th/600
100.00%
512th/512
100.00%
716th/716
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
100.00%
589th/589
100.00%
880th/880
100.00%
626th/626
100.00%
1050th/1050
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
100.00%
1190th/1190
- 100.00%
1583rd/1583
-
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - 100.00%
2458th/2458
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 100.00%
1911th/1911
100.00%
2638th/2638
100.00%
1451st/1451
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 100.00%
1924th/1924
100.00%
2044th/2044
100.00%
1726th/1726
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- 100.00%
3768th/3768
100.00%
2781st/2781
100.00%
2205th/2205

Regional Popularity of "Wilber" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Wilber"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Wilber" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.