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1938

First Year

1996

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#6532

Peak Rank

58

Total Count

10

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Gilberto

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Gilberto is the Iberian and Italian version of the originally Norman-French given name Gilbert, used in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish languages. In Galician, it's spelled Xilberto or Xilberte. Gilbert is ultimately derived from the Germanic words gisel and beraht. Nicknames for Gilberto include Gill, Gillie, Bert, and Berto It can be used as a given name or surname.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilberto) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilberto)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Italian
* Spanish
* Portuguese

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## The Story of Gilberto

Gilberto first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1903, with 6 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1993: 559 births, good for #416 nationwide. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #1,620 among baby boy names with 106 births, falling sharply (-23%). In total, more than 29K Gilbertos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Names that sound like Gilberto

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gilberto is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* Ghiberti
* [Gilbert](/gilbert)
* Gilberts
* [Guilbert](/guilbert)
* [Gilberte](/gilberte)
* Gallardo
* Alberti
* [Adalberto](/adalberto)
* Uberto
* Geppetto
* [Elberta](/elberta)
* Galera

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Gilberto

What does the name Gilberto mean?

Gilberto is the Iberian and Italian version of the originally Norman-French given name Gilbert, used in Italian, Portuguese and Spanish languages. In Galician, it's spelled Xilberto or Xilberte. Gilbert is ultimately derived from the Germanic words gisel and beraht. Nicknames for Gilberto include Gill, Gillie, Bert, and Berto It can be used as a given name or surname.

What is the origin of the name Gilberto?

Gilberto has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Italian, Spanish, Portuguese.

How popular is Gilberto in 2026?

In 2026, Gilberto ranks #1,620 among boys' names in the U.S., with 106 babies given the name that year.

When was Gilberto most popular?

Gilberto reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #383 that year with 559 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gilberto most popular?

Gilberto has historically been most popular in New Mexico, Texas, Puerto Rico. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gilberto.

Is Gilberto a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gilberto is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gilberto?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gilberto include Pierce, Rollie, West. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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## About the name Gilberto 

Gilberto is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1903 and has accumulated 29K births in the dataset. Gilberto's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #383\. Use the chart and map above to compare Gilberto's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1993 → ](/year/1993)
* [ Names of the 1990s → ](/decade/1990s)
* [ Names starting with "G" → ](/letter/g)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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