Holding steady.
Popularity of Philbert since 1913
Babies named Philbert per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Philbert's real moment was 1915.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 59 |
| 1930s | 57 |
| 1940s | 67 |
| 1950s | 171 |
| 1960s | 122 |
| 1970s | 165 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Philbert is a rare masculine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1913. Its peak year was 1915, though it never reached the top 1000. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, never seeing a significant revival. With no top states or high recent usage, Philbert remains a distinctive choice with old-fashioned charm. Its meaning 'very bright' reflects its Germanic roots.
Philbert is an English name derived from the Germanic elements 'filiu' meaning 'much' or 'very' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It was brought to England by the Normans and was used in medieval times, though it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Phil, Bert, Philly
Variants: Filbert, Philbertus
Sibling names for Philbert
Names that share Philbert's style, for a brother or sister.
