Will-bright or spring from the stream
Derived from the Germanic elements 'wil' meaning desire or will and 'beraht' meaning bright. Alternatively, it is often associated with the Middle English words for a 'willow' and 'burn' (a stream or spring). It was most popular in the United States during the early 20th century.
Less common today
Wilburn isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,234 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American guitar innovator and composer
U.S. Representative from Oklahoma
