Alberto
Alberto is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Noble and bright.
Origin and history
Alberto is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Albert, derived from the Germanic name Adalht3rht meaning noble and bright. It has maintained a steady presence in the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. It offers a classic, multi-cultural alternative to the English name Albert.
Popularity in the United States
62,812 babies in the United States have been named Alberto since 1880. It ranks #435 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #705.
States where it is most popular
- CA (32.6 %)
- TX (29.6 %)
- NY (8.9 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- FL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 127 |
| 1910-1920 | 623 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,485 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,267 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,642 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,350 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,492 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,216 |
| 1980-1990 | 10,085 |
| 1990-2000 | 13,067 |
| 2000-2010 | 10,863 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,407 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,122 |
Famous people named Alberto
- Alberto Giacometti: Sculptor, Painter
- Alberto Salazar: Athlete, Coach
- Alberto Moreno: Athlete
Nicknames
Beto, Tito, Al
Fun facts
- It shares the exact same Germanic etymological source as the English name Albert and the French Adalbert.
- Alberto has appeared continuously in U.S. baby name records since tracking began in 1880.