Eliverto
A masculine Spanish name derived from "eligio" meaning "the chosen one".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Eliverto. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eliverto today is around 85 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eliverto births was 1950 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eliverto. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Eliverto is about 85 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Elivertos were born before 1951.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eliverto. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1950
5 babies that year
Average age
85
years old
1950 SSA rank
#3,837
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Eliverto: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Eliverto 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 Eliverto during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Elivertos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eliverto
The name Eliverto is a relatively uncommon given name with its origins rooted in the Spanish language. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name Hilbertus, which itself is a compound of the Germanic elements "hild" meaning "battle" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "illustrious." This suggests that the name Eliverto may have originally been associated with the concept of a valiant or distinguished warrior.
While the exact time period of the name's emergence is unclear, its Spanish roots indicate that it likely originated during the Middle Ages or the Renaissance era when Spanish culture and language were heavily influenced by Latin and Germanic linguistic elements. The name's earliest recorded use can be traced back to the 15th century, appearing in various historical documents and records from the Iberian Peninsula.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Eliverto was a Spanish nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 15th century. However, specific details about his life and accomplishments have been lost to history. Another individual named Eliverto was a prominent scholar and theologian from the city of Seville, Spain, who lived in the 16th century and authored several influential works on religious philosophy.
In the 17th century, a renowned poet and playwright from Madrid, Eliverto de Ávila, gained recognition for his contributions to Spanish literature. His most celebrated work, a collection of sonnets titled "Lágrimas del Alma" (Tears of the Soul), explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
Moving into the 18th century, Eliverto Ramírez was a highly respected architect and engineer who played a significant role in the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects across Spain and its colonies in the Americas.
Finally, in the 19th century, Eliverto Gutiérrez was a prominent political activist and advocate for workers' rights in Spain. He was instrumental in organizing labor unions and leading various protests and demonstrations to demand better working conditions and fair wages for the working class.
While the name Eliverto may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich historical significance and connection to various notable figures throughout Spanish history make it a fascinating and intriguing given name to explore.
People
Eliverto + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eliverto 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
Eliverto: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eliverto?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eliverto 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 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Eliverto a common name?
We classify Eliverto as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eliverto most popular?
The single biggest year for Eliverto was 1950, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eliverto is about 85 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eliverto in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eliverto a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eliverto 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.
Is Eliverto still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eliverto in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eliverto can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Eliverto as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.