Boy · #4,197 in 2026

Libero

Libero is the given name of:Libero Ajello (1916–2004), American mycologist Libero Andreotti (1875–1933), Italian sculptor, illustrator and ceramics artist Líbero Badaró (1798–1830), Italian Brazilian physician, botanist, journalist and politician who was assassinated Libero Bertagnolli (1904–1992), American football player Libero Bigiaretti (1906–1993), Italian poet Libero Bovio (1883–1942),…

Current Rank
#4,197
Peak Rank
#2,071 (1915)
Total Babies
97
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1912
First Year
1925
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#2071
Peak Rank
97
Total Count
12
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Libero

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

Libero is the given name of:Libero Ajello (1916–2004), American mycologist Libero Andreotti (1875–1933), Italian sculptor, illustrator and ceramics artist Líbero Badaró (1798–1830), Italian Brazilian physician, botanist, journalist and politician who was assassinated Libero Bertagnolli (1904–1992), American football player Libero Bigiaretti (1906–1993), Italian poet Libero Bovio (1883–1942),…

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The Story of Libero

Libero first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 13 Liberos were born — ranking #2,071 that year. As of 2026, Libero ranks #4,197 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 97 Liberos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Libero

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Libero

What does the name Libero mean?
Libero is the given name of:Libero Ajello (1916–2004), American mycologist Libero Andreotti (1875–1933), Italian sculptor, illustrator and ceramics artist Líbero Badaró (1798–1830), Italian Brazilian physician, botanist, journalist and politician who was assassinated Libero Bertagnolli (1904–1992), American football player Libero Bigiaretti (1906–1993), Italian poet Libero Bovio (1883–1942),…
How popular is Libero in 2026?
In 2026, Libero ranks #4,197 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Libero most popular?
Libero reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #2,071 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Libero a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Libero is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Libero?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Libero include Bell, Thelmer, Rowe. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Libero

Libero is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 97 births in the dataset. Libero's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #2,071. Use the chart and map above to compare Libero's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

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