Roberto
Boy name · #569 in 2025 · Uniqueness 64/100
Roberto is currently the #569 boy name in the United States — 519 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #358, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,468 boys born in 2025 was named Roberto.
The 128-year story
Roberto first appears in the Social Security records in 1897, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1991, when 2,117 boys were named Roberto — good for #153 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 Roberto per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Roberto against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Roberto in class?
Roberto scores 64 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Roberto is most common
Geography matters for names, and Roberto is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Robertos were TX (148), CA (123), FL (26), AZ (24), IL (23). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Roberto
Statistically, parents drawn to Roberto tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Alberto, Gilberto, Humberto, Rigoberto, and Ricardo.
AlbertoGilbertoHumbertoRigobertoRicardoArmandoAlfredoErnesto
Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Roberto | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 519 | #569 |
| 2024 | 540 | #552 |
| 2023 | 560 | #527 |
| 2022 | 612 | #498 |
| 2021 | 581 | #506 |
| 2020 | 677 | #437 |
| 2019 | 634 | #469 |
| 2018 | 681 | #444 |
| 2017 | 779 | #406 |
| 2016 | 893 | #372 |
| 2015 | 927 | #358 |
| 2014 | 965 | #343 |
| 2013 | 954 | #339 |
| 2012 | 1,074 | #309 |
| 2011 | 1,131 | #295 |
| 2010 | 1,272 | #273 |
| 2009 | 1,417 | #248 |
| 2008 | 1,580 | #233 |
| 2007 | 1,748 | #218 |
| 2006 | 1,730 | #216 |
| 2005 | 1,878 | #204 |
| 2004 | 1,875 | #202 |
| 2003 | 1,873 | #200 |
| 2002 | 1,995 | #188 |
| 2001 | 1,955 | #190 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Roberto a popular boy name?
Roberto ranked #569 among boys in 2025 with 519 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #358.
When was the name Roberto most popular?
Roberto peaked in 1991, when 2,117 American boys received the name (ranked #153 that year). Since 1991 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Roberto?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,468 newborn American boys was named Roberto. It scores 64/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
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.