Umberto
Umberto is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Bright warrior or renowned protection.
Origin and history
Umberto is a classic Italian male name of ancient Germanic origin. It is derived from roots meaning bright warrior or renowned protection. Historically rare in the United States, it is primarily chosen by families with Italian heritage.
Popularity in the United States
989 babies in the United States have been named Umberto since 1880. It ranks #3693 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- NY (85.9 %)
- CA (8.6 %)
- PA (3 %)
- MA (2.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 132 |
| 1920-1930 | 169 |
| 1930-1940 | 100 |
| 1940-1950 | 46 |
| 1950-1960 | 68 |
| 1960-1970 | 123 |
| 1970-1980 | 112 |
| 1980-1990 | 81 |
| 1990-2000 | 101 |
| 2000-2010 | 32 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Umberto
- Umberto Eco: Novelist, Philosopher
- Umberto Boccioni: Painter, Sculptor
- Umberto Guidoni: Astronaut, Astrophysicist
Nicknames
Berto, Bertie
Fun facts
- Umberto was the name of two Kings of Italy, including Umberto I and Umberto II.
- It was borne by renowned Italian novelist and semiotician Umberto Eco, author of The Name of the Rose.