Gilberto
Gilberto is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright pledge or shining hostage.
Origin and history
Gilberto is a Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of the Germanic name Gilbert. Derived from elements meaning 'bright' or 'shining' pledge, it has been widely used throughout Romance-language cultures. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage as a classic traditional masculine choice.
Popularity in the United States
28,642 babies in the United States have been named Gilberto since 1880. It ranks #696 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1220.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.5 %)
- CA (28.7 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
- AZ (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 26 |
| 1910-1920 | 324 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,069 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,219 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,397 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,888 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,886 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,619 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,031 |
| 1990-2000 | 5,074 |
| 2000-2010 | 4,361 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,987 |
| 2020-2029 | 761 |
Famous people named Gilberto
- Gilberto Silva: Athlete, Footballer
- Gilberto Gil: Musician, Politician
Nicknames
Gil, Beto, Gilbert
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Germanic elements 'gisil' (pledge) and 'beraht' (bright).
- It is famously associated with Brazilian musician João Gilberto, a pioneer of the Bossa Nova genre.