Filbert Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationFIL-burt / /ˈfɪl.bɜrt/German; Old High German
Meaning
German: bright or famous; Old High German: brave
Historical & Cultural Background
Filbert is derived from the Old High German name 'Filibert', which combines the elements 'filu' meaning 'very' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. The name was popular among the Germanic tribes and has been used in various forms throughout history. It has also been associated with Saint Filbert, a 7th-century monk. The name has seen varying levels of popularity in different regions and eras.
Trend Summary
Filbert has been relatively uncommon in the United States, with limited popularity in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Philbert
- Filberd
International Variants
- Filiberto (Italian)
- Filberto (Spanish)
Famous people named Filbert
Filbert Fox is a character from the children's television series 'The Magic Roundabout'.
Filbert is a character in the animated series 'Hey Arnold!', known for his quirky personality.
Filbert is a character in the video game series 'Animal Crossing', serving as a friendly villager.
Filbert is a notable character in the comic strip 'The Far Side' by Gary Larson.
Fictional characters named Filbert
Filbert is a character in the animated series 'Rocko's Modern Life', known for his neurotic behavior.
Filbert is a character in the video game 'Animal Crossing', recognized for his cute appearance and friendly demeanor.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Filbert was first seen in the United States in 1915. Filbert has ranked as high as #1119 nationally, which occurred in 1959, and has been most popular in Colorado, and California. In the past 5 years the name Filbert has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Filbert (1948)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CO | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1915 | 8 |
1916 | 8 |
1917 | 8 |
1918 | 6 |
1919 | 7 |
1921 | 10 |
1922 | 6 |
1923 | 8 |
1924 | 10 |
1925 | 7 |
1926 | 8 |
1927 | 8 |
1928 | 9 |
1930 | 8 |
1931 | 5 |
1933 | 9 |
1934 | 8 |
1935 | 9 |
1936 | 6 |
1937 | 10 |
1938 | 13 |
1939 | 8 |
1940 | 7 |
1941 | 8 |
1942 | 9 |
1943 | 9 |
1945 | 5 |
1946 | 10 |
1947 | 12 |
1948 | 10 |
1949 | 6 |
1950 | 6 |
1951 | 7 |
1952 | 11 |
1953 | 5 |
1954 | 9 |
1955 | 11 |
1956 | 13 |
1957 | 5 |
1958 | 9 |
1959 | 14 |
1961 | 10 |
1962 | 7 |
1963 | 6 |
1964 | 8 |
1966 | 7 |
1967 | 5 |
1969 | 7 |
1970 | 11 |
1971 | 9 |
1972 | 5 |
1975 | 5 |
1976 | 5 |
1977 | 6 |
1984 | 5 |
1987 | 5 |
2005 | 6 |