Alberto
Boy name · French · German · Italian · Spanish
Meaningnoble and bright · Spanish form of Albert
- US rank
- #819
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #218 in 1991
301 babies were named Alberto in the US in 2025. It has dropped 138 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1882–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Alberto you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Alberto
Alberto Gilardino
Italian association football player
Choose Alberto and your child shares a first name with Alberto Gilardino, an Italian association football player. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Alberto, like who?” Alberto Gilardino's Wikipedia article is available in 65 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 5,675 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Alberto, 301 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alberto would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlberto first shows up in US birth records in 1882, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 143 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1991, when it ranked #218. Today it's #819, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAlberto was 3.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 1,638 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 5,675.
- TrendAlberto has slipped 138 places over the last five years and now sits at #819. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedAlberto is most popular in Texas, where it ranks #410, followed by California (#411) and Nevada (#443). It's in the top 1,000 in 10 states.
- MeaningAlberto is a Spanish form of Albert, which means “noble and bright”. Our records link it to French, German and Italian roots.
About the name Alberto
Alberto is a boy name of French, German and Italian origin meaning “noble and bright”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-rto”. US birth records list Alberto for boys from 1882 to 2025, in 135 of those 144 years. Its best year was 1991, when it ranked #218 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #819, with 301 babies.
Origin:French namesGerman namesItalian namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 22 | 45,249 boys |
| 1890s | 42 | 24,021 boys |
| 1900s | 93 | 10,787 boys |
| 1910s | 96 | 10,454 boys |
| 1920s | 135 | 7,428 boys |
| 1930s | 120 | 8,334 boys |
| 1940s | 110 | 9,075 boys |
| 1950s | 165 | 6,076 boys |
| 1960s | 289 | 3,463 boys |
| 1970s | 438 | 2,282 boys |
| 1980s | 546 | 1,833 boys |
| 1990s | 671 | 1,491 boys |
| 2000s | 545 | 1,834 boys |
| 2010s | 287 | 3,485 boys |
| 2020s | 205 | 4,886 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Alberto
What does the name Alberto mean?
Alberto means “noble and bright” in Spanish, as a form of Albert.
What is the origin of the name Alberto?
Alberto has French, German, Italian, Spanish roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Alberto a boy or girl name?
Alberto is a boy name.
How popular is the name Alberto?
Alberto ranked #819 for US boys in 2025, given to 301 babies. Its best year was 1991 (#218).