Philbert
Philbert is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright, famous, or very bright.
Origin and history
Philbert is a male name of Old High German origin, derived from elements meaning bright and famous. It was introduced to England by the Normans and historically associated with Saint Philibert. In the United States, it remains a very rare classical name.
Popularity in the United States
797 babies in the United States have been named Philbert since 1880. It ranks #3879 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- NM (47.3 %)
- AZ (39.2 %)
- CA (13.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 33 |
| 1920-1930 | 59 |
| 1930-1940 | 57 |
| 1940-1950 | 67 |
| 1950-1960 | 171 |
| 1960-1970 | 122 |
| 1970-1980 | 165 |
| 1980-1990 | 76 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 11 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Phil, Bert
Fun facts
- The name was brought to Britain by the Normans, blending Germanic roots into medieval English usage.
- The filbert nut (hazelnut) was named after Saint Philibert because its harvest season coincides with his feast day.