Holding steady.
Popularity of Jilberto since 1945
Babies named Jilberto per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 51 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Jilberto is a rare name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security data in 1945. Its peak usage occurred in 1995, though it has never ranked among the top names. The name remains stable in its low frequency, with no strong resurgence. As a variant of Gilberto, it shares cultural roots in Italian and Spanish communities. The lack of top states in the data suggests Jilberto is used sporadically across the country rather than concentrated in any region.
Jilberto is a variant of Gilberto, the Spanish and Italian form of Gilbert. Gilbert derives from the Old Germanic elements gisil meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' and berht meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became common throughout Europe.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jil, Berto
Variants: Gilberto
Sibling names for Jilberto
Names that share Jilberto's style, for a brother or sister.
