Edilberto
A masculine name of German origin meaning "rich, prosperous protector".
Name Census estimates that about 730 living Americans carry the first name Edilberto. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Edilberto today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Edilberto births was 1992 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Edilberto. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
730
~ 1 in 469,526 Americans
Peak year
1992
25 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,652
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Edilberto: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Edilberto from the 1950s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 196 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Edilberto by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Edilberto during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Edilbertos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Edilberto, while North Carolina, Illinois, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 38 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Edilberto
The given name Edilberto has its roots in the Germanic languages, with its origins traced back to the 5th century AD. The name is a combination of the elements "edil," meaning noble or illustrious, and "bert," derived from the Germanic word "berht," meaning bright or shining. Together, these elements form the name Edilberto, which can be interpreted as "noble and brilliant" or "illustrious and shining."
In the early medieval period, the name Edilberto gained popularity among the Germanic tribes that inhabited various regions of Europe, including modern-day Germany, France, and Italy. It was often bestowed upon individuals of noble birth or those who exhibited exceptional qualities or achievements.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Edilberto can be found in the Frankish chronicles of the 6th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a prominent military leader. However, the exact historical figure remains uncertain due to the scarcity of detailed records from that era.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Edilberto continued to be used across various regions of Europe, particularly in the areas influenced by Germanic culture and language. Several notable individuals bore this name during this period, including:
1. Edilberto of Lorraine (c. 930 - 995), a nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Carolingian and Ottonian dynasties.
2. Edilberto da Montefeltro (c. 1150 - 1212), an Italian nobleman and condottiero (mercenary leader) who fought in the service of various Italian city-states during the 12th and 13th centuries.
3. Edilberto di Borgogna (c. 1190 - 1248), a French cleric and scholar who served as the Archbishop of Reims and played a influential role in the intellectual and religious life of medieval France.
4. Edilberto IV of Savoy (1258 - 1323), a member of the House of Savoy and Count of Savoy from 1285 until his death. He was known for his military exploits and territorial expansions.
5. Edilberto Martelli (1555 - 1624), an Italian painter and architect from Florence, renowned for his contributions to the Mannerist and early Baroque styles in art and architecture.
While the name Edilberto has maintained a presence throughout history, its usage has become less common in modern times, particularly in English-speaking regions. However, it continues to be used in certain areas of Europe, particularly in Italy and parts of Spain, where it retains cultural and historical significance.
People
Edilberto + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Edilberto as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Edilberto: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Edilberto?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 730 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Edilberto going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 469,526 US residents.
Is Edilberto a common name?
We classify Edilberto as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 761 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Edilberto most popular?
The single biggest year for Edilberto was 1992, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Edilberto is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Edilberto a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Edilberto in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.