Philibert
A masculine name of Germanic origin meaning "bright protector".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Philibert. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Philibert today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Philibert births was 1915 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Philibert. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Philibert. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1915
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1915 SSA rank
#4,263
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Philibert: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Philibert 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 Philibert during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Philibert
The given name Philibert originated from the Germanic elements "phil" meaning "love" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "illustrious". The name can be traced back to the Frankish people of Western Europe during the early medieval period.
Philibert was a relatively common name among the Franks and it later spread to other parts of Europe during the Middle Ages. The name is related to similar names like Philbert, Filibert, and Fulbert, which share the same root words.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Philibert can be found in the 7th century, when a Frankish nobleman named Philibert established a monastery in Tournus, Burgundy. This monastery became an important center of learning and culture during the Middle Ages.
In the 9th century, Philibert was the name of a French abbot who is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church. Saint Philibert (c. 608 – 684) was the founder of the Abbey of Jumièges in Normandy and is known for his work in spreading Christianity in the region.
Another notable figure with the name Philibert was Philibert de l'Orme (c. 1510 – 1570), a French architect and writer who is considered one of the most influential architects of the French Renaissance. He was responsible for the design of several famous buildings, including the Tuileries Palace in Paris.
During the 16th century, Philibert de Chalon (1502 – 1530) was a prominent military leader and Prince of Orange. He fought in the Italian Wars and was known for his bravery and military prowess.
In the 17th century, Philibert de Commines (1447 – 1511) was a renowned writer and historian who served as a diplomat and courtier under several French kings. His memoirs, known as "Mémoires de Messire Philippe de Commines", are considered a significant historical source for the period.
While the name Philibert has been more commonly used in France and other parts of Western Europe, it has also been used in other regions over the centuries. For example, Philibert Dessalines (1806 – 1857) was the President of Haiti from 1847 to 1849, during a turbulent period in the country's history.
People
Philibert + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Philibert as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Philibert: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Philibert?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Philibert 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 - US residents.
Is Philibert a common name?
We classify Philibert as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% 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 Philibert most popular?
The single biggest year for Philibert was 1915, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Philibert is about 0 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 Philibert in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Philibert a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Philibert 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 Philibert still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Philibert 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 Philibert 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 Philibert as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Philibert on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.