Wilbur
Boy name · 12 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Wilbur: 12 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2010.
Wilbur is an Old English name from the elements *will* (desire) and *bur* (fortress) or *bera* (boar), often interpreted as "resolute boar" or "strong-willed." The most famous bearer is American aviation pioneer Wilbur Wright, who along with his brother Orville achieved the first powered flight. The fictional pig Wilbur in E.B. White’s *Charlotte’s Web* has endeared the name to generations of children. While places like Wilbur, Washington share the name, Scottish connections are limited—though the variant Wilbert appears occasionally. Wilbur enjoyed modest popularity in early 20th-century Scotland but has since become rare, giving it a charmingly old-fashioned feel for parents seeking a sturdy
Boy 4 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20103 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7623 babies
- Total births
- 12since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y