Holding steady.
Popularity of Eliberto since 1928
Babies named Eliberto per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1993, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eliberto's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 13 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 60 |
| 1960s | 48 |
| 1970s | 73 |
| 1980s | 48 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Eliberto is a rare masculine name of Spanish and Italian origin, ultimately derived from the Germanic Hildibert. In the United States, it is an extremely uncommon choice. Social Security data show first recorded births under this name in 1928, and usage peaked in 1931, the year it was given most often. Since then, its trajectory has been stable at very low numbers, and in 2025 it did not appear among the top 1000 names, with too few births to calculate a 1-in-N figure. The name saw its highest concentration in the 1930s, but it never reached national prominence, as reflected by the absence of top states where it was unusually common. As a Spanish variant of Hildeberto, Eliberto maintains a traditional, somewhat formal feel. Its rarity today means it stands out, but it is not a name with broad recognition in English-speaking contexts.
Eliberto is a Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic name Hildibert, composed of elements hild 'battle' and beraht 'bright'. It was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula and Italy through the Visigoths and later medieval trade routes. The name never achieved widespread popularity in English-speaking countries but has seen occasional use in Latin American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Eli, Berto
Variants: Hildeberto, Eriberto
Sibling names for Eliberto
Names that share Eliberto's style, for a brother or sister.
