boy's name
Wilby
WIL-bee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 55
Wilby is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1918 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2020, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It is a recent arrival in the birth records in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 131,735 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2019.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wilby Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2010s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 3 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 44 |
How Popular Is Wilby?
In 2025, Wilby was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Wilby Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Wilby
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wilby Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wilby over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wilby
- English WIL-bee
Sibling Names for Wilby
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wilby — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wilby
How popular is the name Wilby?
In 2025, Wilby was given to 4 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Wilby a girl's or a boy's name?
Wilby is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wilby?
Wilby has 2 syllables.
When was Wilby most popular?
Wilby peaked in 2020, when 12 babies were given the name. It is a recent arrival in the birth records.
Is Wilby a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Wilby currently ranks #5,093 in England and Wales. It is a recent arrival in the birth records. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.