Roberto: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ruh-BAIR-toh · 3 syllables
From Latin Robertus, from Frankish *Hrodebert, from Proto-Germanic *Hrothiberhtaz.
- Origin
- Germanic, Latin
- Pronunciation
- ruh-BAIR-toh
- US rank (2025)
- #569
- US babies a year
- about 562 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
How popular is Roberto?
Roberto was the #569 name in the US in 2025, given to 519 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #569 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Roberto?
Half of US adults named Roberto are older than 41; most are between 20 and 73. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Roberto
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Roberto have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Roberto
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Gilberto
- Mario
- Arturo
- Ricardo
- Ernesto
- Rodolfo
- Julio
- Armando
- Claudio
- Agustin
- Ramiro
- Quentin
- Vidal
- Genaro
- Bernardo
- Lance
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Questions about Roberto
How do you pronounce Roberto?
Roberto is pronounced ruh-BAIR-toh.
How popular is the name Roberto?
Roberto was the #569 name in the US in 2025, given to 519 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 44% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Roberto?
Half of US adults named Roberto are older than 41. Most are between 20 and 73.