Filbert Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

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)

StateBirthsShare
CO 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19158
19168
19178
19186
19197
192110
19226
19238
192410
19257
19268
19278
19289
19308
19315
19339
19348
19359
19366
193710
193813
19398
19407
19418
19429
19439
19455
194610
194712
194810
19496
19506
19517
195211
19535
19549
195511
195613
19575
19589
195914
196110
19627
19636
19648
19667
19675
19697
197011
19719
19725
19755
19765
19776
19845
19875
20056