Declining since 1994, #3,036 for boys today.
Popularity of Heriberto since 1916
Babies named Heriberto per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 20 |
| 1920s | 161 |
| 1930s | 187 |
| 1940s | 183 |
| 1950s | 531 |
| 1960s | 1,040 |
| 1970s | 1,386 |
| 1980s | 1,681 |
| 1990s | 2,133 |
| 2000s | 1,735 |
| 2010s | 878 |
| 2020s | 331 |
Meaning & origin
Heriberto is a distinctive Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Herbert, carrying the meaning of a 'bright army' or 'illustrious warrior.' In the United States, the name has been in use since at least 1916, with a notable peak in 1993 when it reached its highest rank. However, its popularity has been steadily falling since 1994. In the most recent year (2025), Heriberto ranked 3,036, with approximately 1 in every 42,702 male births receiving the name. The top states for Heriberto are Texas and California, reflecting its strong Hispanic cultural presence. The name never achieved widespread popularity, but it has maintained a consistent niche among families honoring Germanic-rooted saints and ancestors in Romance-language communities.
Heriberto is a Romance-language form of the Germanic name Herbert, composed of the elements *heri-* (army) and *beraht* (bright, illustrious). The name entered Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese through the influence of Germanic tribes, particularly the Lombards in Italy and the Visigoths in Iberia. It has been used continuously in these cultures, though it remains less common than its German and English cognates.
Where Heriberto is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Heri, Berto, Tito
Sibling names for Heriberto
Names that share Heriberto's style, for a brother or sister.
