Is Roberto a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Roberto is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Roberto?

It’s currently ranked #480 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Roberto?

roh-BER-toh · IPA: /roʊˈbɛrtoʊ/

Roberto Boy

Popularity: #480 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationroh-BER-toh / roʊˈbɛrtoʊ

Italian; Spanish

Meaning

Italian: bright fame; Spanish: renowned

Historical & Cultural Background

Roberto is a name with roots in both Italian and Spanish cultures. It has been popularized through various historical figures and saints. The name has seen widespread use in literature and the arts, contributing to its enduring appeal. Variants of the name can be found across many languages, reflecting its international popularity.

Trend Summary

Roberto has experienced fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in recent decades.

Variants

Roberto
Berto
Robbie

International Variants

Robert (English)
Roberto (Spanish)
Roberto (Portuguese)
Roberto (Italian)
Ruprecht (German)

Famous people named Roberto

Roberto Benigni is an Italian actor and director known for his film 'Life is Beautiful', which won multiple Academy Awards.

Roberto Clemente was a Puerto Rican professional baseball player and humanitarian, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Roberto Baggio is a retired Italian footballer, celebrated for his skill and contributions to the Italian national team.

Roberto Carlos is a Brazilian former footballer, renowned for his powerful free kicks and successful career at Real Madrid.

Fictional characters named Roberto

Roberto is a character in the animated series 'Futurama', known for being a robot with a penchant for crime.

Roberto is a character in the video game series 'Grand Theft Auto', often involved in various criminal activities.

Sibling Suggestions

Ricardo Rafael Raul Renato Ramon Roberta

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Roberto was first seen in the United States in 1897. Roberto has ranked as high as #291 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 Roberto has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Roberto (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	165	35%
CA	114	24%
AZ	37	8%
FL	20	4%
IL	19	4%
GA	16	3%
NC	16	3%
WA	12	3%
NY	11	2%
PA	8	2%
OH	7	1%
OR	7	1%
TN	7	1%
IN	6	1%
MD	6	1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1897	6
1901	5
1903	8
1904	8
1906	7
1907	11
1908	16
1909	11
1910	19
1911	15
1912	41
1913	31
1914	43
1915	59
1916	63
1917	79
1918	95
1919	89
1920	148
1921	157
1922	172
1923	233
1924	241
1925	249
1926	250
1927	305
1928	312
1929	354
1930	397
1931	313
1932	267
1933	244
1934	281
1935	265
1936	263
1937	292
1938	290
1939	285
1940	309
1941	344
1942	352
1943	390
1944	414
1945	438
1946	497
1947	524
1948	601
1949	584
1950	597
1951	654
1952	691
1953	710
1954	760
1955	745
1956	749
1957	817
1958	931
1959	896
1960	947
1961	948
1962	1,018
1963	1,047
1964	1,057
1965	1,062
1966	1,104
1967	1,144
1968	1,212
1969	1,329
1970	1,363
1971	1,392
1972	1,405
1973	1,439
1974	1,513
1975	1,557
1976	1,587
1977	1,630
1978	1,611
1979	1,660
1980	1,881
1981	1,927
1982	1,846
1983	1,774
1984	1,673
1985	1,705
1986	1,709
1987	1,627
1988	1,661
1989	2,017
1990	2,096
1991	2,118
1992	2,012
1993	2,081
1994	1,969
1995	2,004
1996	1,919
1997	1,944
1998	1,960
1999	1,960
2000	1,956
2001	1,955
2002	1,995
2003	1,873
2004	1,875
2005	1,877
2006	1,729
2007	1,748
2008	1,580
2009	1,417
2010	1,272
2011	1,131
2012	1,074
2013	954
2014	965
2015	926
2016	893
2017	779
2018	681
2019	634
2020	677
2021	581
2022	612
2023	560
2024	538