Wilbur Hatfield

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wilbur Hatfield — Germanic
54K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wilbur Hatfield is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Wilbur is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Wilbur is an English and German masculine given name of Germanic origin as well as a surname. The etymology of the name is disputed, however the most accepted theory is that it is composed of the elements wilþī- (Proto-Germanic *wilþijaz-) "wild", and ebur (Proto-Germanic *eburaz) "boar". Another suggestion is that it derives from German willo (Proto-Germanic *wiljô) "will", "wish", "desire", and burg (Proto-Germanic *burgz) "fortress". Notable people with the name include: Surname Cornelia B. The surname Hatfield: Abraham Hatfield (1867–1957), American philatelist Barbara Hatfield (born 1935), American politician Bobby Hatfield (1940–2003), American singer-songwriter, one half of the duo The Righteous Brothers Brian Hatfield, politician from Washington State Charles Hatfield (1875–1958), American "rainmaker" Charles Sherrod Hatfield (1882–1950), American judge Dasher Hatfield, American professional wrestler Devil Anse Hatfield, Patriarch during the infamous Hatfield-McCoy Feud Dominique Hatfield (born 1994), American football player Donald Hatfield, English rugby league footballer who played in the 1940. Wilbur is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 54K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Wilbur reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Wilbur

Germanic

Wilbur is an English and German masculine given name of Germanic origin as well as a surname. The etymology of the name is disputed, however the most accepted theory is that it is composed of the elements wilþī- (Proto-Germanic *wilþijaz-) "wild", and ebur (Proto-Germanic *eburaz) "boar". Another suggestion is that it derives from German willo (Proto-Germanic *wiljô) "will", "wish", "desire", and burg (Proto-Germanic *burgz) "fortress". Notable people with the name include: Surname Cornelia B.

Surname: Hatfield

English

Abraham Hatfield (1867–1957), American philatelist Barbara Hatfield (born 1935), American politician Bobby Hatfield (1940–2003), American singer-songwriter, one half of the duo The Righteous Brothers Brian Hatfield, politician from Washington State Charles Hatfield (1875–1958), American "rainmaker" Charles Sherrod Hatfield (1882–1950), American judge Dasher Hatfield, American professional wrestler Devil Anse Hatfield, Patriarch during the infamous Hatfield-McCoy Feud Dominique Hatfield (born 1994), American football player Donald Hatfield, English rugby league footballer who played in the 1940.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Wilbur is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Wilbur by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Wilbur Hatfield

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Wilbur Hatfield:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Wilbur?
The first name Wilbur originates from Germanic. Wilbur is an English and German masculine given name of Germanic origin as well as a surname. The etymology of the name is disputed, however the most accepted theory is that it is composed of the elements wilþī- (Proto-Germanic *wilþijaz-) "wild", and ebur (Proto-Germanic *eburaz) "boar". Another suggestion is that it derives from German willo (Proto-Germanic *wiljô) "will", "wish", "desire", and burg (Proto-Germanic *burgz) "fortress". Notable people with the name include: Surname Cornelia B.
When was Wilbur most popular?
The name Wilbur reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hatfield?
The surname Hatfield originates from English. Abraham Hatfield (1867–1957), American philatelist Barbara Hatfield (born 1935), American politician Bobby Hatfield (1940–2003), American singer-songwriter, one half of the duo The Righteous Brothers Brian Hatfield, politician from Washington State Charles Hatfield (1875–1958), American "rainmaker" Charles Sherrod Hatfield (1882–1950), American judge Dasher Hatfield, American professional wrestler Devil Anse Hatfield, Patriarch during the infamous Hatfield-McCoy Feud Dominique Hatfield (born 1994), American football player Donald Hatfield, English rugby league footballer who played in the 1940.
What are the origins of the name Wilbur Hatfield?
The name Wilbur Hatfield combines two different traditions: the first name Wilbur has Germanic roots, while the surname Hatfield originates from English.
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