Baby Names US
boys' name ★ peaked 1915

Umberto

Gender Boy Rank 2025 Below top lists
Rank 2025
–
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Umberto
How common
–
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1915
30 babies
All-time total
989
#5,172 all-time among boys
First recorded
1911
in Social Security records

Umberto popularity over time

989 babies have been named Umberto since 1911, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.010.030.040.0518801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1912Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – –
1890s – – – –
1900s – – – –
1910s 132 13 – #1,170
1920s 169 17 +28% #1,669
1930s 100 10 -41% #1,493
1940s 46 5 -54% #2,660
1950s 68 7 +48% #2,106
1960s 123 12 +81% #1,966
1970s 112 11 -9% #2,119
1980s 81 8 -28% #3,473
1990s 101 10 +25% #3,809
2000s 32 3 -68% #7,493
2010s 20 2 -38% #8,095
2020s (to 2025) 5 1 -58% #13,927

The story of Umberto

Umberto is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1911, 989 American babies have been named Umberto. Its peak came in 1915, when 30 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Umberto stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Umberto?

The median living Umberto is about 50 years old; half are between 33 and 61. An estimated 500 people named Umberto are alive in the United States today.

median 50 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Umberto year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 – –
2024 – –
2023 – –
2022 – –
2021 5 #13,927
2020 – –
2019 – –
2018 – –
2017 – –
2016 – –
2015 – –
2014 5 #13,934
2013 – –
2012 – –
2011 5 #14,215
2010 10 #8,095
2009 – –
2008 – –
2007 – –
2006 5 #13,904
2005 – –
2004 6 #11,267
2003 – –
2002 6 #10,596
2001 9 #7,493
2000 6 #10,289
1995 13 #4,773
1990 9 #5,789
1985 – –
1980 11 #3,827
1975 14 #2,891
1970 19 #2,119
1965 11 #2,606
1960 13 #2,416
1955 12 #2,426
1950 6 #3,656
1945 6 #3,307
1940 9 #2,660
1935 7 #3,237
1930 25 #1,493
1925 13 #2,426
1920 16 #2,121
1915 30 #1,215
1910 – –
1905 – –
1900 – –
1895 – –
1890 – –
1885 – –
1880 – –

Famous people named Umberto

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Umberto II of Italy Umberto II of Italy King of Italy in 1946 1904–1983 · Contemporary
  2. 2 Umberto Eco Umberto Eco Italian semiotician, philosopher and writer (1932–2016) Contemporary
  3. 3 Umberto I of Italy Umberto I of Italy King of Italy from 1878 to 1900 1844–1900 · 19th century
  4. 4 Umberto Tozzi Umberto Tozzi Italian musician (born 1952) Contemporary
  5. 5 Umberto Boccioni Umberto Boccioni Italian painter and sculptor (1882–1916) 19th century
  6. 6 Umberto Bossi Umberto Bossi Italian politician (1941–2026) Contemporary
  7. 7 Umberto Agnelli Umberto Agnelli Italian industrialist and politician (1934–2004) Contemporary
  8. 8 Umberto Nobile Umberto Nobile Italian explorer and engineer 1885–1978 · 19th century
  9. 9 Umberto Lenzi Umberto Lenzi Italian director and writer (1931–2017) Contemporary
  10. 10 Umberto Giordano Umberto Giordano Italian opera composer 1867–1948 · 19th century
  11. 11 Umberto Saba Umberto Saba Italian poet and novelist (1883–1957) 19th century
  12. 12 Umberto Caligaris Umberto Caligaris Italian footballer (1901–1940) Contemporary
  13. 13 Umberto Guidoni Umberto Guidoni Italian astronaut and politician (born 1954) Contemporary
  14. 14 Umberto Maglioli Umberto Maglioli Italian racing driver (1928–1999) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Umberto, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Umberto?

The median living Umberto is about 50 years old. Half of all living Umbertos are between 33 and 61 years old.

How many people named Umberto are alive today?

An estimated 500 people named Umberto are alive in the United States, based on 989 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Umberto in 2025?

Umberto did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Umberto?

989 babies have been named Umberto in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Umberto most popular?

Umberto peaked in 1915, when 30 newborns received the name.

Is Umberto a boy or girl name?

Umberto is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Umberto rising or falling?

Umberto is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Umberto?

Well-known people named Umberto include Umberto II of Italy (politician), Umberto Eco (writer), Umberto I of Italy (politician).

Names like Umberto

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