Is Alberto a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Alberto is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Alberto?

It’s currently ranked #602 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Alberto?

al-BER-toh · IPA: /ælˈbɛr.toʊ/

Alberto Boy

Popularity: #602 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciational-BER-toh / ælˈbɛr.toʊ

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Noble and bright; (Italian: noble; Spanish: bright)

Historical & Cultural Background

Alberto is derived from the Germanic name Adalbert, which means 'noble' and 'bright'. It has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Italy and Spain. The name has historical significance, as it has been borne by several saints and notable figures throughout history. In modern times, it remains a common name in many Spanish-speaking and Italian-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Alberto has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in recent decades.

Variants

Alberto
Alberti

International Variants

Alberto (Spanish)
Alberto (Italian)
Alberto (Portuguese)

Famous people named Alberto

Alberto Einstein was a theoretical physicist known for developing the theory of relativity.

Alberto Moravia was an Italian novelist and short story writer, recognized for his works exploring existentialism.

Alberto Tomba is a retired Italian alpine ski racer, celebrated for his achievements in the Winter Olympics.

Alberto Giacometti was a Swiss sculptor and painter, renowned for his distinctive elongated figures.

Fictional characters named Alberto

Alberto Scorfano is a character in the animated film 'Luca', known for being a sea monster and Luca's friend.

Alberto is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', serving as a merchant.

Sibling Suggestions

Alessandro Antonio Giovanni Marco Francesco

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alberto was first seen in the United States in 1882. Alberto has ranked as high as #408 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Alberto has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Alberto (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	101	36%
CA	87	31%
AZ	17	6%
FL	17	6%
NC	10	4%
IL	8	3%
WA	8	3%
NY	6	2%
VA	6	2%
IN	6	2%
OK	5	2%
GA	5	2%
KS	5	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1882	6
1886	5
1887	8
1890	5
1891	9
1892	14
1893	7
1898	6
1899	6
1900	12
1901	6
1902	10
1903	11
1904	12
1905	10
1906	20
1907	18
1908	11
1909	17
1910	20
1911	28
1912	39
1913	40
1914	67
1915	77
1916	68
1917	81
1918	89
1919	114
1920	123
1921	148
1922	133
1923	127
1924	182
1925	149
1926	158
1927	148
1928	166
1929	151
1930	157
1931	145
1932	132
1933	110
1934	127
1935	130
1936	115
1937	127
1938	104
1939	120
1940	140
1941	127
1942	149
1943	147
1944	130
1945	165
1946	172
1947	193
1948	195
1949	224
1950	239
1951	223
1952	298
1953	349
1954	326
1955	339
1956	371
1957	378
1958	417
1959	410
1960	496
1961	539
1962	523
1963	460
1964	493
1965	526
1966	545
1967	557
1968	639
1969	712
1970	716
1971	670
1972	675
1973	695
1974	747
1975	717
1976	705
1977	681
1978	781
1979	828
1980	903
1981	933
1982	1,008
1983	981
1984	944
1985	1,042
1986	1,013
1987	986
1988	1,095
1989	1,180
1990	1,354
1991	1,421
1992	1,349
1993	1,377
1994	1,314
1995	1,293
1996	1,249
1997	1,272
1998	1,239
1999	1,199
2000	1,199
2001	1,243
2002	1,229
2003	1,126
2004	1,124
2005	1,137
2006	1,015
2007	1,041
2008	969
2009	780
2010	670
2011	662
2012	612
2013	584
2014	542
2015	520
2016	517
2017	433
2018	444
2019	422
2020	377
2021	373
2022	375
2023	356
2024	340