Wilbern Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Wilbern has its roots in Old English, meaning 'desiring brightness'. Its language path includes variations such as Wilbur and Wilbourn. The name is often perceived as unique and vintage, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Wilbern is most popular in Arkansas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Wilbern has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Wilbern' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1924th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2026th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4256th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Discover how the name 'Wilbern' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Wilbern"
Pronunciation
/ˈwɪlbərn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Wilbern is derived from the Old English elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Meaning
Desiring brightness
Language Evolution
Wilbern, Wilberne, Wilbernus
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 19th century as a given name in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Wilbur, Wilbourn, Wilber
Modern Popularity & Image
Wilbern is considered a unique and vintage name, often associated with a sense of heritage and traditional values.
Famous People
Wilbern A. Smith - American politician, Wilbern D. Edwards - notable academic
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Wilbern"
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 "Wilbern"
"Wilbern" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1924th of 7545 | 267 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2026th of 6773 | 243 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4256th of 7552 | 58 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9331st of 10718 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Wilbern" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
83.05% 1176th/1416 |
- |
68.89% 1630th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
- |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Wilbern" 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 "Wilbern"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Wilbern" 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.