Filiberto
About Filiberto
Filiberto is a masculine name with Spanish and Italian roots, derived from the Germanic name Philibert, combining "fili" (beloved) and "beraht" (bright or famous). This creates the beautiful meaning "very bright" or "distinguished beloved one." The name has a long history in European aristocracy, particularly in Italy where several nobles bore the name. Filiberto has moderate popularity in Spanish-speaking countries and regions with strong Italian heritage, though it remains uncommon in English-speaking areas. It offers the friendly nickname options of Fili or Berto. Parents might choose this name for its distinguished history, melodic sound with rolling consonants, and its balance of strength and refinement. The name carries an air of classical sophistication while remaining accessible.
Pronounced fee-lee-BER-toh.
As of October 2026, Filiberto ranked #8470 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1439 in 1981.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #4,301 | 23 | 12 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Filiberto on lists
Famous Filibertos
- Filiberto Fernández
Mexican wrestler
- Filiberto Rivera
Puerto Rican basketball player
- Filiberto Rodriguez Motamayor
Venezuelan poet
- Emanuele Filiberto Umberto Reza Ciro René Maria
Prince of Savoy, Italian television personality