Alberto
Boy name · #820 in 2025 · Uniqueness 67/100
In 2025, 301 baby boys were named Alberto, placing it at #820 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #549, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 5,980 boys born in 2025 was named Alberto.
The 143-year story
Alberto first appears in the Social Security records in 1882, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 1,421 boys were named Alberto — good for #218 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Alberto per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Alberto in class?
Alberto scores 67 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Alberto will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Alberto is most common
Geography matters for names, and Alberto is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Albertos were TX (86), CA (80), FL (21), AZ (12), IL (12). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Alberto
Statistically, parents drawn to Alberto tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Roberto, Gilberto, Alfredo, Humberto, and Alfonso.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Alberto | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 301 | #819 |
| 2024 | 340 | #751 |
| 2023 | 356 | #738 |
| 2022 | 375 | #703 |
| 2021 | 373 | #704 |
| 2020 | 377 | #681 |
| 2019 | 422 | #637 |
| 2018 | 444 | #607 |
| 2017 | 433 | #608 |
| 2016 | 517 | #555 |
| 2015 | 521 | #549 |
| 2014 | 542 | #516 |
| 2013 | 584 | #478 |
| 2012 | 612 | #447 |
| 2011 | 662 | #420 |
| 2010 | 670 | #416 |
| 2009 | 780 | #389 |
| 2008 | 969 | #340 |
| 2007 | 1,041 | #314 |
| 2006 | 1,015 | #315 |
| 2005 | 1,137 | #290 |
| 2004 | 1,124 | #283 |
| 2003 | 1,126 | #277 |
| 2002 | 1,229 | #262 |
| 2001 | 1,243 | #264 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Alberto a popular boy name?
Alberto ranked #820 among boys in 2025 with 301 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #549.
When was the name Alberto most popular?
Alberto peaked in 1991, when 1,421 American boys received the name (ranked #218 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Alberto?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 5,980 newborn American boys was named Alberto. It scores 67/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.