Declining since 1992, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Filiberto since 1915
Babies named Filiberto per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 136 |
| 1930s | 100 |
| 1940s | 129 |
| 1950s | 174 |
| 1960s | 131 |
| 1970s | 287 |
| 1980s | 391 |
| 1990s | 485 |
| 2000s | 392 |
| 2010s | 164 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Filiberto is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish roots, derived from the Germanic Filibert, meaning 'very bright' or 'famous in battle.' It first appeared on U.S. records in 1915, but its highest level of use came in 1992, its peak year. Since then, its popularity has been falling, reflecting a broader shift away from traditional European names. In 2025, approximately 1 in 189,786 boys received the name, placing it at rank 8,243. The name remains a distinctive choice, largely absent from the top baby-name rankings but still in use within families honoring heritage.
Filiberto is derived from the Germanic name Filibert, composed of elements *fili* meaning 'much, very' and *beraht* meaning 'bright, famous.' It was introduced to Italy and Spain through the influence of medieval Germanic tribes and later associated with Saint Filibert, a 7th-century Frankish abbot. The name has remained in occasional use in Italian- and Spanish-speaking communities, though it never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fili, Berto
Sibling names for Filiberto
Names that share Filiberto's style, for a brother or sister.
