Roberto Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Between 1968 and 2003, the name Roberto ramained in the top 200 most popular names for boys.

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A Deep Dive

Roberto Overview

Meaning

Bright fame

Gender

Boy

Origin

Germanic

Etymology

Derived from the Old Germanic name “Hrodebert,” meaning “bright fame”​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/roʊˈbɛrtoʊ/

Popularity

Roberto is a popular name in Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese-speaking countries, widely used across the globe. In 2023, Roberto ranked #527 for boys in the USA​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Traditional, Exotic, Classic

Associated Traits

Intelligent, strong, reliable, charismatic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with numerous saints, such as Saint Roberto Bellarmine, and has been borne by many notable figures in history

Name Day

June 7 (Spain)​
A Deep Dive

Roberto Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Robert, Rupert, Roberta, Robertson, Rob, Bob, Bobby, Bert, Rab, Robin

Common Nicknames

Rob, Bob, Bobby, Bert, Beto, Robby, Roro, Robbie, Rober, Bobo

Diminutives

Robby, Bobby, Bertie, Robi

Famous People

  • Roberto Clemente
    (Puerto Rican Baseball Player)
  • Roberto Baggio
    (Italian Soccer Player)
  • Roberto Carlos
    (Brazilian Soccer Player)
  • Roberto Durán
    (Panamanian Boxer)
  • Roberto Benigni
    (Italian Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Roberto
    ("Futurama," TV Series)
  • Roberto
    ("Rio 2," Film)
  • Roberto Escobar
    ("Narcos," TV Series)
  • Roberto
    ("Rugrats," TV Series)

Places

  • Roberto Locality
    (Nuevo Leon, Mexico)

What Is the Meaning of Roberto?

Roberto means “bright fame,” providing a sense of charisma and success, fitting for someone who is confident and has a natural presence.

What Is the Origin of The Name Roberto?

The name Roberto has Germanic roots in the Old German name “Hrodebert,” which combines “hrod” (meaning “fame”) and “beraht” (meaning “bright”).

Roberto Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Roberto in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5042021#4982022#5272023
Top 3 Rankings#1451980#1471981#1491989

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Roberto

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023527
(-29 from 2022)
558
(-53 from 2022)
0.03047
2022498
(+6 from 2021)
611
(+30 from 2021)
0.03262
2021504
(-67 from 2020)
581
(-95 from 2020)
0.03101
2020437
(+32 from 2019)
676
(+43 from 2019)
0.03655
2019469
(-25 from 2018)
633
(-48 from 2018)
0.03294
2018444
(-38 from 2017)
681
(-98 from 2017)
0.03504
2017406
(-34 from 2016)
779
(-114 from 2016)
0.03936
2016372
(-14 from 2015)
893
(-33 from 2015)
0.04409
2015358
(-15 from 2014)
926
(-39 from 2014)
0.04529
2014343
(-5 from 2013)
965
(+11 from 2013)
0.04709
2013338
(-29 from 2012)
954
(-119 from 2012)
0.04721
2012309
(-14 from 2011)
1073
(-58 from 2011)
0.05288
2011295
(-22 from 2010)
1131
(-141 from 2010)
0.05568
2010273
(-25 from 2009)
1272
(-145 from 2009)
0.06192
2009248
(-15 from 2008)
1417
(-163 from 2008)
0.06681
2008233
(-15 from 2007)
1580
(-168 from 2007)
0.07246
2007218
(-2 from 2006)
1748
(+19 from 2006)
0.07891
2006216
(-12 from 2005)
1729
(-148 from 2005)
0.07886
2005204
(-2 from 2004)
1877
(+2 from 2004)
0.08823
2004202
(-2 from 2003)
1875
(+2 from 2003)
0.08872
2003200
(-12 from 2002)
1873
(-122 from 2002)
0.08914
2002188
(+2 from 2001)
1995
(+40 from 2001)
0.09653
2001190
(-3 from 2000)
1955
(-1 from 2000)
0.09452
2000187
(-10 from 1999)
1956
(-4 from 1999)
0.09366
1999177
(-5 from 1998)
1960
No change from 1998
0.09613
1998172
(+3 from 1997)
1960
(+16 from 1997)
0.09666
1997175
No change from 1996
1944
(+25 from 1996)
0.09731
1996175
(-10 from 1995)
1919
(-85 from 1995)
0.09577
1995165
(-3 from 1994)
2004
(+35 from 1994)
0.09963
1994162
(-7 from 1993)
1969
(-112 from 1993)
0.09660
1993155
(+3 from 1992)
2081
(+69 from 1992)
0.10075
1992158
(-5 from 1991)
2012
(-105 from 1991)
0.09585
1991153
(-3 from 1990)
2117
(+21 from 1990)
0.09987
1990150
(-1 from 1989)
2096
(+80 from 1989)
0.09740
1989149
(+19 from 1988)
2016
(+355 from 1988)
0.09618
1988168
(-1 from 1987)
1661
(+34 from 1987)
0.08296
1987167
(-10 from 1986)
1627
(-82 from 1986)
0.08343
1986157
(+3 from 1985)
1709
(+4 from 1985)
0.08893
1985160
(+2 from 1984)
1705
(+32 from 1984)
0.08860
1984162
(-10 from 1983)
1673
(-101 from 1983)
0.08915
1983152
(-2 from 1982)
1774
(-72 from 1982)
0.09519
1982150
(-3 from 1981)
1846
(-81 from 1981)
0.09782
1981147
(-2 from 1980)
1927
(+47 from 1980)
0.10347
1980145
(+10 from 1979)
1880
(+220 from 1979)
0.10136
1979155
(-1 from 1978)
1660
(+48 from 1978)
0.09267
1978154
(-3 from 1977)
1612
(-18 from 1977)
0.09435
1977151
(+5 from 1976)
1630
(+43 from 1976)
0.09536
1976156
(-1 from 1975)
1587
(+30 from 1975)
0.09721
1975155
(+5 from 1974)
1557
(+44 from 1974)
0.09597
1974160
(+5 from 1973)
1513
(+74 from 1973)
0.09281
1973165
(+11 from 1972)
1439
(+34 from 1972)
0.08918
1972176
(+7 from 1971)
1405
(+12 from 1971)
0.08393
1971183
(+13 from 1970)
1393
(+31 from 1970)
0.07663
1970196
No change from 1969
1362
(+33 from 1969)
0.07150
1969196
(-1 from 1968)
1329
(+117 from 1968)
0.07266
1968195
(+7 from 1967)
1212
(+68 from 1967)
0.06826
1967202
(+8 from 1966)
1144
(+40 from 1966)
0.06429
1966210
(+14 from 1965)
1104
(+42 from 1965)
0.06074
1965224
(+6 from 1964)
1062
(+6 from 1964)
0.05605
1964230
(+2 from 1963)
1056
(+9 from 1963)
0.05210
1963232
(+12 from 1962)
1047
(+29 from 1962)
0.05071
1962244
(+11 from 1961)
1018
(+70 from 1961)
0.04844
1961255
(+3 from 1960)
948
(+2 from 1960)
0.04395
1960258
(+8 from 1959)
946
(+49 from 1959)
0.04369
1959266
(-11 from 1958)
897
(-34 from 1958)
0.04140
1958255
(+8 from 1957)
931
(+114 from 1957)
0.04320
1957263
(+2 from 1956)
817
(+68 from 1956)
0.03732
1956265
(-13 from 1955)
749
(+4 from 1955)
0.03490
1955252
(+2 from 1954)
745
(-15 from 1954)
0.03564
1954254
(+7 from 1953)
760
(+50 from 1953)
0.03673
1953261
No change from 1952
710
(+19 from 1952)
0.03546
1952261
(+1 from 1951)
691
(+37 from 1951)
0.03502
1951262
(+8 from 1950)
654
(+57 from 1950)
0.03421
1950270
(+11 from 1949)
597
(+12 from 1949)
0.03282
1949281
(-11 from 1948)
585
(-16 from 1948)
0.03246
1948270
(+30 from 1947)
601
(+77 from 1947)
0.03371
1947300
(-10 from 1946)
524
(+27 from 1946)
0.02821
1946290
(-4 from 1945)
497
(+59 from 1945)
0.03011
1945286
(+6 from 1944)
438
(+24 from 1944)
0.03194
1944292
(+23 from 1943)
414
(+24 from 1943)
0.02980
1943315
(+7 from 1942)
390
(+38 from 1942)
0.02681
1942322
(-7 from 1941)
352
(+8 from 1941)
0.02499
1941315
(+5 from 1940)
344
(+35 from 1940)
0.02741
1940320
(+6 from 1939)
309
(+24 from 1939)
0.02605
1939326
No change from 1938
285
(-5 from 1938)
0.02515
1938326
(-11 from 1937)
290
(-2 from 1937)
0.02552
1937315
(+24 from 1936)
292
(+29 from 1936)
0.02670
1936339
(-3 from 1935)
263
(-2 from 1935)
0.02471
1935336
(-12 from 1934)
265
(-16 from 1934)
0.02478
1934324
(+21 from 1933)
281
(+37 from 1933)
0.02646
1933345
(-8 from 1932)
244
(-23 from 1932)
0.02392
1932337
(-28 from 1931)
267
(-46 from 1931)
0.02485
1931309
(-24 from 1930)
313
(-84 from 1930)
0.02926
1930285
(+11 from 1929)
397
(+43 from 1929)
0.03515
1929296
(+22 from 1928)
354
(+42 from 1928)
0.03196
1928318
(+8 from 1927)
312
(+7 from 1927)
0.02734
1927326
(+43 from 1926)
305
(+55 from 1926)
0.02625
1926369
(+9 from 1925)
250
(+1 from 1925)
0.02183
1925378
(+9 from 1924)
249
(+8 from 1924)
0.02163
1924387
(+1 from 1923)
241
(+8 from 1923)
0.02062
1923388
(+81 from 1922)
233
(+61 from 1922)
0.02058
1922469
(+25 from 1921)
172
(+15 from 1921)
0.01529
1921494
(+1 from 1920)
157
(+9 from 1920)
0.01380
1920495
(+154 from 1919)
148
(+59 from 1919)
0.01344
1919649
(-21 from 1918)
89
(-6 from 1918)
0.00877
1918628
(+46 from 1917)
95
(+16 from 1917)
0.00906
1917674
(+97 from 1916)
79
(+16 from 1916)
0.00824
1916771
(+14 from 1915)
63
(+4 from 1915)
0.00682
1915785
(+17 from 1914)
59
(+16 from 1914)
0.00670
1914802
(+69 from 1913)
43
(+12 from 1913)
0.00629
1913871
(-212 from 1912)
31
(-10 from 1912)
0.00578
1912659
(+197 from 1911)
41
(+26 from 1911)
0.00908
1911856
(-179 from 1910)
15
(-4 from 1910)
0.00621
1910677
(+216 from 1909)
19
(+8 from 1909)
0.00911
1909893
(-236 from 1908)
11
(-5 from 1908)
0.00622
1908657
(+158 from 1907)
16
(+5 from 1907)
0.00962
1907815
(+189 from 1906)
11
(+4 from 1906)
0.00694
19061004
(-130 from 1904)
7
(-1 from 1904)
0.00486
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1904874
(-28 from 1903)
8
No change from 1903
0.00578
1903846
(+212 from 1901)
8
(+3 from 1901)
0.00619
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19011058
(-116 from 1897)
5
(-1 from 1897)
0.00433
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1897942
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00492
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Roberto

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2382021#2102022#2512023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3032021#2942022#2842023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7812021#10472022#10432023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4732021#5662022#5082023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4892021#5162022#5152023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2862021#2782022#3812023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#8902021#10152022#10122023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3712020#3452022#3302023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#13372020#14062021#12132023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#11092021#6922022#8862023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4602017#8312021#7502022

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3892021#7352022#9602023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#7912021#5042022#5492023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#7572021#6022022#7512023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5252017#5162020#5582023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#8352020#12042021#9172022

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4992021#8062022#7042023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6592021#6572022#9192023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8872020#10342021#8392023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5922021#6742022#6802023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5662016#8652019#7632020

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4242020#5692021#3792023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#7572017#7572019#5942023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#6632020#5372021#7792023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4852016#4872017#4942020

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#7432020#8842021#6002023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#7462020#6632022#6592023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5682014#7912015#9222019

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7712020#8092022#7162023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4322011#4642021#4582023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#7412021#8762022#7522023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4732015#6492017#8322022

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9622019#8112020#8072023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4432011#5882012#6162022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2672003#2442005#2192008

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3452015#3122016#3722018

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5592011#6402016#6442022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1882004#2242008#2192011

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4822009#7082016#7602022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2791977#3221980#2751985

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2102002

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4221973

Popularity Rankings for Roberto in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Brazil

Brazil flagBrazil#151960 (Decade)#151970 (Decade)#191980 (Decade)

Popularity in Italy

Italy flagItaly#432000#452001#502002

Popularity in Renaissance Italy

Renaissance Italy flagRenaissance Italy#701427

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#752020#732021

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#912021#802022#822023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#822012#892013#972014

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1992005#1462006#1802007

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1542020#2682021#2982022

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1632019#1692020#1962021

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1831965#1991967#1951968

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3371995#5001999#4802003

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4692014#5282015#5642018

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#4911993#5661995#5541996

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#5222016#8142017#8392020

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7492018#7642019#6312021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#6382001#9932002#7612003

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#6842013#8832014#9782019

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#10562019#12512020#12952021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Roberto a Name for Boys or Girls?

Historically, Roberto has been a popular name for boys in many cultures, thanks to its association with famous and influential figures.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Roberto

Roberto in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Roberto Clemente (Baseball Player, 1934–1972): A legendary Puerto Rican baseball player who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and is celebrated for his humanitarian work.
  • Roberto Baggio (Soccer Player, 1967): An Italian former professional footballer renowned for his incredible dribbling skills and free-kick abilities.
  • Roberto Carlos (Soccer Player, 1973): A Brazilian former professional footballer known for his powerful free-kicks and offensive play as a left-back.
  • Roberto Durán (Boxer, 1951): A Panamanian former professional boxer who held world championships in four weight classes.
  • Roberto Benigni (Actor, 1952): An Italian actor, comedian, screenwriter, and director, best known for his film "Life is Beautiful.
  • Roberto ("Futurama," 1999 TV Series): A recurring character who is a criminally insane robot often seen in the company of Bender.
  • Roberto ("Rio 2," 2014 Film): A charismatic bird who becomes a rival to the protagonist, Blu.
  • Roberto Escobar ("Narcos," 2015 TV Series): The brother of Pablo Escobar and a key character in the series about the infamous drug lord.
  • Roberto ("Rugrats," 1991 TV Series): A character from the popular animated series, appearing in several episodes.
  • Roberto Locality (Nuevo Leon, Mexico): A small locality in the state of Nuevo Leon, known for its community-focused living and proximity to larger urban areas.

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