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Adalberto

ah-dahl-BAIR-toh · Noble and bright, from the Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright).

2025 rank (boys)
#6,803
Babies named in 2025
12
Peak popularity
1993
2025 frequency
1 in 142,340 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Declining since 1992

Declining since 1992, #6,803 for boys today.

Popularity of Adalberto since 1918

Babies named Adalberto per year in U.S. Social Security records.

3979118192019602000Most births 1993Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1910s16
1920s97
1930s106
1940s126
1950s256
1960s391
1970s589
1980s748
1990s1,022
2000s812
2010s340
2020s130

Meaning & origin

Adalberto first appeared in U.S. records in 1918, but peaked in popularity in 1993 when it was given to roughly 1 in 142,340 newborns. Since 1992, the name's usage has been falling, and by 2025 it ranks 6,803. Though it shares roots with the more common Albert, Adalberto retains a distinctly Italian and Spanish flavor. No U.S. state has had notable concentrations of Adalbertos, suggesting its usage is scattered. For families seeking a name with noble meaning but less common usage, Adalberto offers a distinctive option with deep European roots.

Adalberto is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Adalbert, composed of the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright'. It shares roots with Albert and is historically popular in Italy and Spain. The name was borne by several saints, contributing to its spread across Catholic regions.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Adal, Berto, Alberto

Variants: Adalbert, Albert, Alberto

Sibling names for Adalberto

Names that share Adalberto's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Adalberto mean?
Adalberto means 'noble and bright' from the Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright).
How popular is the name Adalberto?
In 2025, Adalberto ranked 6,803 in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 142,340 newborns given the name. Its peak popularity was in 1993.
Is Adalberto a boy's or girl's name?
Adalberto is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.