Wilburt is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of American origin. It is derived from two elements: 'Will', which is a shortened form of William, and 'Burt', a variant of Burt. This name has been used sparingly throughout history, contributing to its unique character.
The name Wilburt appears to have been quite popular during the early to mid-20th century, with a total of 1108 babies named Wilburt born between 1903 and 1987. The number of births peaked in the years following World War I, reaching an all-time high of 37 births in 1917. However, popularity of the name began to decline after the 1920s, with fewer than 25 births per year recorded for most of the subsequent decades. In recent years, Wilburt appears to have become quite rare as a baby name, with only five or fewer births per year since 1978.