How Many People Are Named Roberto?

Complete statistics for the name Roberto: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Roberto
Rare
Italian

Roberto means 'brave' and has roots in Italian, making it a rare gem among male names. It's estimated that 1 in 3,389 Americans today are named Roberto, totaling around 97,365 people. The name peaked in popularity back in 1991 with 2,133 births.

~3,535
Living in US
1 in 93,762
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Brave
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

520,002
Worldwide Bearers
#99
Global Rank
🇨🇱 Chile
86,731
🇲🇿 Mozambique
64,799
🇧🇴 Bolivia
55,107
🇻🇪 Venezuela
49,879
🇪🇨 Ecuador
49,796
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
40,561
🇵🇾 Paraguay
31,166
🇦🇴 Angola
24,968
🇺🇾 Uruguay
21,326
🇨🇭 Switzerland
9,147

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
96,700 (99%)
♀ Female
665 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
36,203
Would be under 30 (32%)
52,403
Would be 30–60 (46%)
24,345
Would be over 60 (22%)

All 112,951 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
48
Modern Appeal
62
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Roberto Through the Generations

Roberto has seen its fair share of popularity over the decades, peaking in 1991 when 2,133 babies were given this name. Today, the name Roberto is worn by approximately 97,365 individuals in the United States, with an average age of 43 years old. Interestingly, the distribution of ages among those named Roberto is fairly even, with 36,203 under 30, 52,403 aged between 30 and 60, and 24,345 over 60, indicating a steady presence across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 35,656
California 30,754
New York 9,223
Illinois 5,444
Florida 4,540
Arizona 3,754
New Jersey 2,449
New Mexico 1,701
Pennsylvania 1,237
Michigan 1,224

⭐ Famous People Named Roberto

Roberto is an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish variation of the male given name Robert.…

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✨ Similar Names to Roberto

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Roberto's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Roberto

How Many People Have the Name Roberto?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,535 people in the United States currently share the name Roberto. That works out to roughly 1 in every 93,762 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Roberto a Common or Rare Name?

Roberto is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Roberto Mean?

Roberto means "brave" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Roberto in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Roberto Most Popular?

The name Roberto reached peak popularity in 1991, with 2,133 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Roberto?

Approximately 3,535 people named Roberto live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,535. That works out to roughly 1 in 93,762 Americans.

Is Roberto a rare name?

Roberto is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 93,762 Americans has this name.

What does the name Roberto mean?

Roberto means "brave" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Roberto more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Roberto are male and 1% are female.

When was Roberto most popular?

Roberto peaked in 1991 with 2,133 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,535
All-Time Births3,535
1 in X1 in 93,762
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1991
World Rank#99
Male %99%
Female %1%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.