The nameAlberto
Alberto is the Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Albert.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Alberto comes from the Germanic adal, "noble", and berht, "bright".
Origin
Germanic.
History
Saint Albert the Great was a medieval scholar. In the United States Alberto reached 218th in 1991.
Did you know?
- In 2010 Alberto Giacometti's Walking Man I became the most expensive sculpture ever sold at auction at the time.
Famous people named Alberto
- Alberto Giacometti, sculptor
- Alberto Tomba, skier
- Alberto Moravia, novelist
Popularity of the name Alberto
Alberto in the United States
Alberto was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 13,166 births over the decade, 21% of all recorded babies named Alberto. Its rise began around 1921, and it peaked in 1991. Half of all babies named Alberto in the United States were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 364 births a year on average, against 467 in the five years before.
Alberto in France
Alberto was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 620 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Alberto. Its rise began around 1923, and it peaked in 1974. Half of all babies named Alberto in France were born before 1971, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Sibling names for Alberto
Names from the same generation as Alberto, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alberto mean?
Alberto comes from the Germanic adal, "noble", and berht, "bright".
What is the origin of the name Alberto?
Germanic.
Is Alberto a girl's or a boy's name?
Alberto is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Alberto?
In 2024, Alberto was the 750th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 340 births.
What are good sibling names for Alberto?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Carla, Linda, Alisha and Alicia for a sister, Ernesto, Raul, Roberto and Carl for a brother.
Who are famous people named Alberto?
Alberto Giacometti, sculptor; Alberto Tomba, skier; Alberto Moravia, novelist.