Alberto
Boy name · #820 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Alberto? In official American birth records, Alberto has been tracked continuously since 1882, giving it 143 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Alberto against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Alberto in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Alberto is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". 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. Adjusted for how many boys are born in each state, Alberto is most common in TX (0.5 per 1,000), CA (0.5 per 1,000), AZ (0.4 per 1,000), IL (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.2 per 1,000 boys. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Alberto is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
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
How old is the name Alberto?
In official American birth records, the name Alberto first appeared in 1882 (over 143 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.