Alberto
Every Alberto since 1882 — 63,259 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Alberto
Alberto is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #819 in 2025 with 301 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1882, 63,259 American babies have been named Alberto. Its peak came in 1991, when 1,435 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Alberto stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Alberto year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys 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 | 5 | #16,573 | 1,137 | #290 |
| 2004 | — | — | 1,124 | #283 |
| 2003 | — | — | 1,126 | #277 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,534 | 1,229 | #262 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,440 | 1,243 | #264 |
| 2000 | — | — | 1,199 | #270 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,457 | 1,293 | #229 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,523 | 1,354 | #224 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,578 | 1,042 | #225 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,427 | 903 | #249 |
| 1975 | 9 | #5,990 | 718 | #270 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,079 | 716 | #292 |
| 1965 | — | — | 526 | #328 |
| 1960 | — | — | 497 | #349 |
| 1955 | 5 | #5,838 | 339 | #392 |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,743 | 239 | #430 |
| 1945 | — | — | 165 | #462 |
| 1940 | — | — | 140 | #487 |
| 1935 | — | — | 130 | #501 |
| 1930 | — | — | 157 | #473 |
| 1925 | 7 | #4,034 | 149 | #497 |
| 1920 | 8 | #3,603 | 123 | #551 |
| 1915 | — | — | 77 | #662 |
| 1910 | — | — | 20 | #654 |
| 1905 | — | — | 10 | #786 |
| 1900 | — | — | 12 | #743 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | 5 | #996 |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Alberto
- Alberto Giacometti Sculptor · 1901–1966
- Alberto Moravia Writer · 1907–1990
- Alberto Fujimori Politician · b. 1938
- Alberto Ascari Racing driver · 1918–1955
- Alberto Korda Photographer · 1928–2001
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Alberto in 2025?
Alberto ranked #819 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 301 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Alberto?
63,259 babies have been named Alberto in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Alberto most popular?
Alberto peaked in 1991, when 1,435 newborns received the name.
Is Alberto a boy or girl name?
Alberto is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Alberto rising or falling?
Alberto is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Alberto?
Well-known people named Alberto include Alberto Giacometti (sculptor), Alberto Moravia (writer), Alberto Fujimori (politician).