The first name Philibert
A boy’s name from French.
3 syllables Male
Meaning and origin
French origin
Borrowed from French Philibert.
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Philibert at birth, 1880–2025
In 1915, 5 boys born in the United States were named Philibert, the 4,263rd most popular boys’ name that year.
5
babies named Philibert since 1880
#4,263
rank in 1915
1915
peak year
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Famous people named Philibert
13 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Philibert TsirananaFirst President of Madagascar (1959-1972)
- Philibert de l'OrmeFrench architect of the Renaissance. (1514–1570)
- Philibert II, Duke of SavoyClaimant king of Jerusalem, 1480–1504
- Philibert I, Duke of SavoyDuke of Savoy, 1465–1482
- Philibert Jacques MelotteBritish astronomer (1880-1961)
- Philibert CommersonFrench scientist (1727-1773)
- Philibert SmellinckxBelgian footballer (1911-1977)
- Philibert of JumiègesFrench saint, 608–684
- Philibert of ChalonFrench nobleman, died 1530
- Philibert HugonetFrench cardinal, 1420–1484
- Philibert Babou de la BourdaisièreFrench cardinal, 1513–1570
- Philibert OrryFrench politician (1689-1747)
More French boys’ names
Questions
- What does the name Philibert mean?
- Borrowed from French Philibert.
- What is the origin of the name Philibert?
- Borrowed from French Philibert.
- When was Philibert most popular?
- 1915 in the United States, when 5 babies were named Philibert, its highest rank at 4,263rd.