Silberio
A name of Spanish origin meaning "one who lives in or near the forest".
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Silberio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Silberio today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Silberio births was 1939 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Silberio. 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 Silberio is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Silberios were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Silberio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1939
6 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1960 SSA rank
#4,527
Tracked since 1935
Popularity
Silberio: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Silberio from the 1930s through to the 1960s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 11 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1930s peak, Silberio remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Silberio 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 Silberio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Silberios live
Origin
Meaning and history of Silberio
The name Silberio originates from the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "silber," meaning "silver" or "shining," and the suffix "-io," which was commonly used to form masculine names.
The earliest recorded use of the name Silberio can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in an Etruscan funerary inscription found in the necropolis of Cerveteri, near Rome. This inscription suggests that Silberio may have been a name given to individuals who were involved in metalworking or mining, due to its association with the precious metal silver.
During the Roman period, the name Silberio was adopted by some families of Etruscan descent, but it remained relatively uncommon. One notable figure bearing this name was Silberio Quintus, a Roman senator and orator who lived in the 1st century CE. His writings, though now lost, were praised by contemporary authors for their eloquence and wit.
In the Middle Ages, the name Silberio experienced a brief resurgence in popularity among certain Italian aristocratic families, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One noteworthy individual from this period was Silberio di Montefeltro, a 13th-century nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Guelphs and Ghibellines.
During the Renaissance, the name Silberio was associated with several artists and scholars, reflecting the renewed interest in classical antiquity. One such figure was Silberio Veronese, a 15th-century painter and architect from Verona, who was renowned for his frescoes depicting scenes from Greek and Roman mythology.
In more recent times, the name Silberio has remained relatively rare, but it has been borne by a few individuals of note. Silberio Gonzalez, a 19th-century Cuban poet and novelist, was known for his lyrical works that celebrated the beauty of his homeland. Silberio Arango, a 20th-century Colombian architect, was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in Bogotá, including the National Museum and the Banco de la República.
While the name Silberio may not be as widely used today as it once was, its rich history and connection to ancient Etruscan culture and the arts make it a unique and evocative choice for those seeking a name with deep historical roots.
People
Silberio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Silberio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Silberio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Silberio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Silberio 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Silberio a common name?
We classify Silberio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Silberio most popular?
The single biggest year for Silberio was 1939, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Silberio is about 76 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 Silberio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Silberio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Silberio 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 Silberio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Silberio 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 Silberio 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 are named Silberio?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Silberio, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.