Roberto Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Roberto is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Roberto?
Roberto is spelled R-O-B-E-R-T-O. The name has 7 letters.
Roberto at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Roberto is a cognate of Robert, which means “bright fame” or “famous brilliance,” derived from Germanic elements.
- Origin
- Roberto is commonly associated with Romance language versions of the name Robert, which has Germanic roots.
- Pronunciation
- roh-BER-toh · 3 syllables
Roberto Popularity in 2025
Rank#569
Recorded Births519
- Boys usage fell 17 places to #569 and recorded 21 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 Roberto Mean?
Roberto is a cognate of Robert, which means “bright fame” or “famous brilliance,” derived from Germanic elements.
Origin: Roberto is commonly associated with Romance language versions of the name Robert, which has Germanic roots.
How Do You Pronounce Roberto?
Pronunciationroh-BER-toh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Roberto?
- History
- Roberto has been used historically in various Romance-speaking cultures as an adaptation of the name Robert.
Roberto Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 519 | #569 |
| 2024 | Boys | 540 | #552 |
| 2023 | Boys | 560 | #527 |
| 2022 | Boys | 612 | #498 |
| 2021 | Boys | 581 | #506 |
| 2020 | Boys | 677 | #437 |
| 2019 | Boys | 634 | #469 |
| 2018 | Boys | 681 | #444 |
| 2017 | Boys | 779 | #406 |
| 2016 | Boys | 893 | #372 |
| 2015 | Boys | 927 | #358 |
| 2014 | Boys | 965 | #343 |
| 2013 | Boys | 954 | #339 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,074 | #309 |
| 2011 | Boys | 1,131 | #295 |
| 2010 | Boys | 1,272 | #273 |
| 2009 | Boys | 1,417 | #248 |
| 2008 | Boys | 1,580 | #233 |
| 2007 | Girls | 9 | #11,630 |
| 2007 | Boys | 1,748 | #218 |
| 2006 | Girls | 5 | #17,168 |
| 2006 | Boys | 1,730 | #216 |
| 2005 | Boys | 1,878 | #204 |
| 2004 | Boys | 1,875 | #202 |
When Was Roberto 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
2,117 recorded births
National rank #153
1990 · Boys
2,096 recorded births
National rank #150
1993 · Boys
2,081 recorded births
National rank #155
1989 · Boys
2,016 recorded births
National rank #149
Where Roberto 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 | #267 | 148 |
| CA | #301 | 123 |
| AZ | #321 | 24 |
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| NV | #389 | 7 |
| IL | #457 | 23 |
| WA | #529 | 13 |
| CO | #535 | 10 |