How Many People Are Named Wilborn?

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

Wilborn
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Wilborn is a very rare male name, with only 55 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 5,994,378 Americans. The vast majority of those named Wilborn are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~4,436
Living in US
1 in 74,718
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who rides)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and communication.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

504
Worldwide Bearers
#377,412
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
254
🇵🇭 Philippines
93
🇰🇪 Kenya
79
🇿🇲 Zambia
29
🇺🇬 Uganda
13
🇲🇼 Malawi
9
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
9
🇮🇳 India
8
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
5
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
55 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
391
Would be over 60 (99%)

All 396 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
75

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

📜 Wilborn Through the Generations

Wilborn has been a name that's seen steady usage through the decades, peaking in popularity in 1921 with 24 births. Today, it's a name that's largely associated with older generations, with 99% of those named Wilborn being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that while the name isn't fading away, it's also not gaining new adherents, maintaining a stable presence in the annals of American naming history.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 21
Kentucky 5
Mississippi 5
Tennessee 5

✨ Similar Names to Wilborn

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Wilborn's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Wilborn

How Many People Have the Name Wilborn?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,436 people in the United States currently share the name Wilborn. That works out to roughly 1 in every 74,718 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Wilborn a Common or Rare Name?

Wilborn is classified as 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 Wilborn Mean?

Wilborn means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Wilborn Most Popular?

The name Wilborn reached peak popularity in 1921, with 24 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 Wilborn?

Approximately 4,436 people named Wilborn live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,436. That works out to roughly 1 in 74,718 Americans.

Is Wilborn a rare name?

Wilborn is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 74,718 Americans has this name.

What does the name Wilborn mean?

Wilborn means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Wilborn more male or female?

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

When was Wilborn most popular?

Wilborn peaked in 1921 with 24 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 US4,436
All-Time Births4,436
1 in X1 in 74,718
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1921
World Rank#377,412
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.