Wilbur

At a glance

Wilbur is the #826 dog name in our records. About 1 in 3,033 male dogs is called Wilbur, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Wilbur?

#826dog name of 19,856
1 in 3,033male dogs
166dogs in the records
#440cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 3%Boys 91%Not recorded 6%

3% girls · 97% boys among 156 dogs with a recorded sex

Wilbur over the years

Falling
02.24.32013: 0.7, 2014: 1.3, 2015: 0.6, 2016: 3.7, 2017: 0.9, 2018: 2.8, 2019: 2.4, 2020: 3.4, 2021: 0.5, 2022: 0.7, 2023: 1.8, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Wilbur per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Wilbur

Questions

Is Wilbur a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (97% male).

How popular is Wilbur for dogs?

Wilbur is the #826 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 166 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Wilbur?

Wilbur is said in 2 syllables: Wil·bur. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Wilbur?

Wilber, Willow and Willie sound similar.

What breeds are often named Wilbur?

Pit Bulls, Beagles and Poodles are the breeds most often called Wilbur.

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