Wilburn
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Wilburn is an Old English name meaning “stream of resolve”. It is a extremely-rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Wilburn
Wilburn is a name of Old English origin, formed by the combination of the elements 'willa', meaning desire or resolve, and 'burna', meaning a stream. Historically, such names were often associated with geographical features, suggesting a residence near a stream that represented a specific territory. While primarily functioning as a surname for centuries, it has gained usage as a given name through the historical practice of adapting ancestral surnames to identify descendants. This name highlights the intersection of topographical description and individual identity in early English societies.
Meaning Comments
- Wild_zakaria: Ooh! Wheelbarrow4 will love this name “Will Burn”.
- Jeremyshibby: Sounds like "will burn", not good.
- Flower_tell8: The "-burn" ending doesn't work for me. I prefer William, Willard, Wilfred, Willis, Wilbert, Wilson, and just Will.
Gender Usage of the Name Wilburn
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Wilburn is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Wilburn
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Wilburn is listed under Extremely-Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 19.8M births |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Canada | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 51.3M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Wilburn was last recorded at #6,797 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (1998) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #328 in 1916. Its lowest recorded position was #6,797 in 1998. Over the last 25 years (1973–1998) the name fell -5091 places (from #1,706 to #6,797).
Characteristics of the Name Wilburn
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- W — Boy Names Starting with W
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Wilburn employs two syllables with a stressed first syllable, evoking a solid and Grounded & Earthy tone. While it lacks a singular primary cultural entity, its phonetic structure mimics established English surnames often found in rural literature. The sturdy ending creates a lasting, stable impression.
Middle Names For Wilburn
Middle names used with WilburnMethodology
Wilburn is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Wilburn Eugene · Wilburn Thomas · Wilburn James · Wilburn Franklin · Wilburn ClydeView all 70 boy middle names.
- Total 96 middle names used with Wilburn
- 5 girl middle names used with Wilburn
- 21 unisex middle names used with Wilburn
Middle name suggestions for WilburnMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Wilburn is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Wilburn Malik · Wilburn Micah · Wilburn Monte · Wilburn Myron · Wilburn Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Wilburn
Sound Like Wilburn Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Wilborn · Wilbern
Spelled Like Wilburn Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Wilbur · Wilborn · Wilbern · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: William · Walter · Willie · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Wilburn Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Wilburn”
Dictionary Meaning of "Wilburn"Methodology
A surname
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Comments on the name Wilburn
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Lovergurl476
Wilburn Cartwright (1892 – 1979) was an American lawyer, educator, U.S. Representative from Oklahoma, and United States Army officer in World War II. The town of Cartwright, Oklahoma is named after him.
Alec_ferland
Wilburn Hollis (born 1940 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi) was a American college football player for the University of Iowa from 1959–1961 and one of the first African-Americans to earn All-American honors at quarterback. He led the Hawkeyes to a Big Ten championship as a junior in 1960 and was named a second team All-American that season.
Weakling_99
Wilburn K. Ross (1922 – 2017) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.