MallowbyNames

Liberato

lee-beh-RAH-toh · Set free, liberated, or freed.

Peak popularity
1920
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Liberato since 1912

Babies named Liberato per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61117192019602000Most births 1920Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1910s40
1920s88
1930s27
1940s6
1950s0
1960s0
1970s0
1980s0
1990s5
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Liberato is a rare Italian given name with roots in the Latin word for 'freed.' According to U.S. Social Security data, the name first appeared in 1912 and reached its peak popularity in 1920, the year it last appeared in the records. It has not been recorded since, making it an exceedingly uncommon choice in the United States. Despite its obscurity, the name carries a strong, positive meaning of liberation and has been used historically within Italian communities. No top states were associated with the name in the available data, suggesting its use was scattered and infrequent.

Liberato is the Italian form of the Latin name Liberatus, meaning 'set free' or 'liberated'. It is a rare given name, most common in southern Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. The name has been used since early Christian times, often associated with the concept of spiritual liberation.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Libero

Sibling names for Liberato

Names that share Liberato's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Liberato mean?
Liberato means 'set free' or 'liberated', derived from Latin Liberatus.
Is Liberato still a popular baby name?
Liberato is not currently popular. It last appeared in U.S. Social Security data in 1920, when it ranked outside the top 1000.
Is Liberato a boy's name or a girl's name?
Liberato is traditionally a boy's name.