Alberto Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alberto is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alberto?
Alberto is spelled A-L-B-E-R-T-O. The name has 7 letters.
Alberto at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Alberto derives from elements meaning “noble” and “bright” or “famous.”
- Origin
- Alberto is commonly associated with Romance languages, especially Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
- Pronunciation
- al-BER-toh · 3 syllables
Alberto Popularity in 2025
Rank#819
Recorded Births301
- Boys usage fell 68 places to #819 and recorded 39 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alberto Mean?
Alberto derives from elements meaning “noble” and “bright” or “famous.”
Origin: Alberto is commonly associated with Romance languages, especially Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
How Do You Pronounce Alberto?
Pronunciational-BER-toh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Alberto?
- History
- The name Alberto may derive from the Germanic name Adalbert, which passed into Romance languages through cultural and linguistic contact over centuries.
Alberto Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 301 | #819 |
| 2024 | Boys | 340 | #751 |
| 2023 | Boys | 356 | #738 |
| 2022 | Boys | 375 | #703 |
| 2021 | Boys | 373 | #704 |
| 2020 | Boys | 377 | #681 |
| 2019 | Boys | 422 | #637 |
| 2018 | Boys | 444 | #607 |
| 2017 | Boys | 433 | #608 |
| 2016 | Boys | 517 | #555 |
| 2015 | Boys | 521 | #549 |
| 2014 | Boys | 542 | #516 |
| 2013 | Boys | 584 | #478 |
| 2012 | Boys | 612 | #447 |
| 2011 | Boys | 662 | #420 |
| 2010 | Boys | 670 | #416 |
| 2009 | Boys | 780 | #389 |
| 2008 | Boys | 969 | #340 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,041 | #314 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,015 | #315 |
| 2005 | Girls | 5 | #16,462 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,137 | #290 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,124 | #283 |
| 2003 | Boys | 1,126 | #277 |
When Was Alberto Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1991 · Boys
1,421 recorded births
National rank #218
1993 · Boys
1,377 recorded births
National rank #219
1990 · Boys
1,354 recorded births
National rank #224
1992 · Boys
1,349 recorded births
National rank #225
Where Alberto Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #410 | 86 |
| CA | #411 | 80 |
| NV | #443 | 6 |
| AZ | #559 | 12 |
| IL | #711 | 12 |
| FL | #729 | 21 |
| WA | #801 | 7 |
| MD | #809 | 5 |