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.

Similar Names

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

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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 165
35%
CA 114
24%
AZ 37
8%
FL 20
4%
IL 19
4%
NC 16
3%
GA 16
3%
WA 12
3%
NY 11
2%
PA 8
2%
OH 7
1%
OR 7
1%
TN 7
1%
UT 6
1%
NE 6
1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18976
19015
19038
19048
19067
190711
190816
190911
191019
191115
191241
191331
191443
191559
191663
191779
191895
191989
1920148
1921157
1922172
1923233
1924241
1925249
1926250
1927305
1928312
1929354
1930397
1931313
1932267
1933244
1934281
1935265
1936263
1937292
1938290
1939285
1940309
1941344
1942352
1943390
1944414
1945438
1946497
1947524
1948601
1949584
1950597
1951654
1952691
1953710
1954760
1955745
1956749
1957817
1958931
1959896
1960947
1961948
19621,018
19631,047
19641,057
19651,062
19661,104
19671,144
19681,212
19691,329
19701,363
19711,392
19721,405
19731,439
19741,513
19751,557
19761,587
19771,630
19781,611
19791,660
19801,881
19811,927
19821,846
19831,774
19841,673
19851,705
19861,709
19871,627
19881,661
19892,017
19902,096
19912,118
19922,012
19932,081
19941,969
19952,004
19961,919
19971,944
19981,960
19991,960
20001,956
20011,955
20021,995
20031,873
20041,875
20051,877
20061,729
20071,748
20081,580
20091,417
20101,272
20111,131
20121,074
2013954
2014965
2015926
2016893
2017779
2018681
2019634
2020677
2021581
2022612
2023560
2024538