Filiberto
Filiberto is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Very famous or exceedingly bright.
Origin and history
Filiberto is a classic masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'much' and 'bright' or 'famous'. It passed into Italian and Spanish, where it gained historical usage through royal and aristocratic figures. In the United States, it remains a uncommon traditional choice, largely appearing in Hispanic families.
Popularity in the United States
2,483 babies in the United States have been named Filiberto since 1880. It ranks #2598 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1871.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.8 %)
- TX (46.9 %)
- IL (2.6 %)
- AZ (1.4 %)
- NM (0.34 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 38 |
| 1920-1930 | 136 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 129 |
| 1950-1960 | 174 |
| 1960-1970 | 131 |
| 1970-1980 | 287 |
| 1980-1990 | 391 |
| 1990-2000 | 485 |
| 2000-2010 | 392 |
| 2010-2019 | 164 |
| 2020-2029 | 56 |
Famous people named Filiberto
- Filiberto Ojeda Ríos: Activist, Musician
Nicknames
Beto, Fili
Fun facts
- The name was borne by several dukes of Savoy in Italy, establishing a long noble history in Europe.
- It derives from the ancient Germanic name Philibert, combining 'filu' (much) and 'beraht' (bright).