Gilberto

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Bright Promise; Oath; Pledge

Background: The name Gilberto originates from the Germanic elements 'gī liz,' meaning 'bright,' and 'beraht,' signifying 'promise' or 'oath.' This name was later adapted into Spanish, retaining its meaning as 'Gilberto.' It also has connections to Latin, where similar elements appear in other names.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#689
Total births
28,584
Most popular decade
1990s (15,252 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-413 ranks)
Years in Top 100
0
First recorded year
1903

Gender usage

99.8% male 0.2% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1903
First year births
6
First year rank
#1,009
Peak year
1993
Peak year births
559
Peak rank
#416
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
126
Recent rank
#1,433

Female

First year
1938
First year births
6
First year rank
#3,847
Peak year
1989
Peak year births
12
Peak rank
#6,532
Most recent year
1996
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#13,518

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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