Ruperto
Ruperto is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Bright fame or illustrious renown.
Origin and history
Ruperto is a masculine name of Germanic origin, functioning as the Spanish and Italian variant of Rupert and Robert. It derives from ancient Germanic roots meaning 'bright fame'. Although well-established in Hispanic history, it remains a rare choice in modern U.S. birth records.
Popularity in the United States
1,022 babies in the United States have been named Ruperto since 1880. It ranks #3661 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (93.6 %)
- CA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 37 |
| 1920-1930 | 104 |
| 1930-1940 | 94 |
| 1940-1950 | 86 |
| 1950-1960 | 80 |
| 1960-1970 | 111 |
| 1970-1980 | 130 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 117 |
| 2000-2010 | 87 |
| 2010-2019 | 39 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Beto, Tito
Fun facts
- Ruperto shares the exact same Old High German etymological root, Hrodebert, as the name Robert.
- Saint Rupert of Salzburg, the saint after whom the name spread, founded the city of Salzburg in Austria.