Humberto
Humberto is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright warrior or famous bear cub.
Origin and history
Humberto is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'bright' or 'famous' warrior or bear cub. It spread through Western Europe and became especially popular in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking regions. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage as a classic heritage name.
Popularity in the United States
16,983 babies in the United States have been named Humberto since 1880. It ranks #905 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1338.
States where it is most popular
- TX (40.2 %)
- CA (37.3 %)
- IL (5 %)
- NY (4.7 %)
- FL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 41 |
| 1920-1930 | 273 |
| 1930-1940 | 490 |
| 1940-1950 | 676 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,008 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,215 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,860 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,504 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,659 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,088 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,556 |
| 2020-2029 | 613 |
Famous people named Humberto
- Humberto Suazo: athlete, soccer player
- Humberto Ramos: comic book artist, illustrator
Nicknames
Beto, Berto
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Germanic elements 'hun' (bear cub or warrior) and 'berht' (bright or famous).
- It has been borne by European royalty, including Kings of Italy rendered as Umberto.