How Many People Are Named Wilberta?

Complete statistics for the name Wilberta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Wilberta
Very Rare
Germanic

Wilberta is a very rare female name, with only 96 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,437,890 Americans. The vast majority, 99%, are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~96
Living in US
1 in 3,437,890
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Wilbert
🌐
Origin
Germanic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Dignified Resilient Traditional
9
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

481
Worldwide Bearers
#387,696
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
388
🇵🇭 Philippines
28
🇵🇪 Peru
25
🇵🇾 Paraguay
9
🇮🇩 Indonesia
8
🇲🇽 Mexico
8
🇨🇦 Canada
3
🇨🇴 Colombia
3
🇭🇳 Honduras
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
96 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
446
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 451 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
74

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Wilberta Through the Generations

Wilberta has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1920 with 23 births. Today, it's a very rare name, with only 96 living bearers in the US. Over 99% of those named Wilberta are over 60, indicating its strong association with older generations.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Wilberta's Germanic roots

📄 About the Name Wilberta

How Many People Have the Name Wilberta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 96 people in the United States currently share the name Wilberta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,437,890 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Wilberta a Common or Rare Name?

Wilberta is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Wilberta Mean?

Wilberta means "creative variant of Wilbert" and comes from Germanic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Wilberta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Wilberta Most Popular?

The name Wilberta reached peak popularity in 1920, with 23 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Wilberta?

Approximately 96 people named Wilberta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 451. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,437,890 Americans.

Is Wilberta a rare name?

Wilberta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,437,890 Americans has this name.

What does the name Wilberta mean?

Wilberta means "creative variant of Wilbert" and comes from Germanic origins.

Is Wilberta more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Wilberta are male and 100% are female.

When was Wilberta most popular?

Wilberta peaked in 1920 with 23 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US96
All-Time Births451
1 in X1 in 3,437,890
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1920
World Rank#387,696
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.