Norberto
Norberto is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright north or famous northern light.
Origin and history
Norberto is the Spanish and Italian form of the Germanic name Norbert. Derived from elements meaning 'north' and 'bright' or 'famous', it carries a classic heritage. In the United States, it is a relatively rare masculine name primarily used within Hispanic communities.
Popularity in the United States
4,924 babies in the United States have been named Norberto since 1880. It ranks #1739 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1815.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.9 %)
- CA (27.7 %)
- NY (19.9 %)
- NJ (5.3 %)
- IL (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 127 |
| 1930-1940 | 131 |
| 1940-1950 | 151 |
| 1950-1960 | 379 |
| 1960-1970 | 586 |
| 1970-1980 | 720 |
| 1980-1990 | 853 |
| 1990-2000 | 855 |
| 2000-2010 | 707 |
| 2010-2019 | 303 |
| 2020-2029 | 112 |
Famous people named Norberto
- Norberto Rivera Carrera: Cardinal, Archbishop
- Norberto Bobbio: Philosopher, Political Scientist
Nicknames
Berto, Beto
Fun facts
- The name combines the Old High German elements 'nord' (north) and 'beraht' (bright).
- Saint Norbert of Xanten was a prominent medieval church reformer and founder of the Premonstratensian Order.