Roberto

Roberto is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 538 boys in the United States.

Roberto at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese · Italian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Roberto

Roberto belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Roberto first appears in Social Security records in 1897. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #145 in 1980, and in 2024 538 babies received the name — 112,117 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Roberto in US records

First recorded (US)
1897
Best US rank
#145 in 1980
Peak year
1991
Babies named Roberto in 2024
538
Total since 1880
112,117

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Roberto mean?

The meaning of Roberto is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Roberto a boy or girl name?

Roberto is a boy name. In 2024, 538 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Roberto?

Roberto comes from the Spanish, Portuguese and Italian tradition.

How popular is the name Roberto?

Roberto first appears in US records in 1897. Its best-ever ranking was #145 in 1980, and 538 babies were given the name in 2024.

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