Roberto
Peaked at #145 nationally in 1980, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1897, Roberto has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Roberto — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2657
in 1933
Last ranked
#12454
in 2007
Years tracked
79
1917–2007
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1917, Roberto reached its peak popularity for girls in 1933, ranking #2657 nationally with 11 babies given the name that year.
Roberto hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2007, when it stood at #12454.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | #12,454 | 9 |
| 2006 | #19,427 | 5 |
| 2003 | #13,521 | 7 |
| 2001 | #13,183 | 7 |
| 2000 | #14,635 | 6 |
| 1999 | #11,149 | 8 |
| 1998 | #12,113 | 7 |
| 1997 | #10,586 | 8 |
Roberto — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#145
in 1980
Current rank
#553
in 2024
Years tracked
123
1897–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1897, Roberto reached its peak popularity for boys in 1980, ranking #145 nationally with 1,881 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #343 (2014) to #553 (2024) — a 38% drop.
As of 2024, Roberto ranks #553 nationally for boys, with 538 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #553 | 538 |
| 2023 | #527 | 560 |
| 2022 | #498 | 612 |
| 2021 | #505 | 581 |
| 2020 | #437 | 677 |
| 2019 | #469 | 634 |
| 2018 | #444 | 681 |
| 2017 | #406 | 779 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Roberto most popular?
Roberto was most popular in 1980, when it ranked #145 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Roberto becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Roberto?
At least 112,951 babies have been recorded with the name Roberto in the US since 1897, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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