Declining since 1996, #1,867 for boys today.
Popularity of Humberto since 1915
Babies named Humberto per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 273 |
| 1930s | 490 |
| 1940s | 676 |
| 1950s | 1,008 |
| 1960s | 1,215 |
| 1970s | 1,860 |
| 1980s | 2,504 |
| 1990s | 3,659 |
| 2000s | 3,088 |
| 2010s | 1,556 |
| 2020s | 613 |
Meaning & origin
Humberto is a name with deep Germanic roots, transmitted through Italian and Spanish into widespread use across Latin America and the United States. In the U.S., it first appeared on the Social Security records in 1915, and after a peak in 1997, its usage has been gradually declining since 1996. Nevertheless, Humberto remains a solid choice among families, particularly in Texas, California, and Florida, where it stays in consistent use. The name's strong meaning of 'bright warrior' and its noble associations in European royalty give it a dignified and sturdy quality that appeals to parents seeking a name with historical depth.
Humberto is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of the Germanic name Humbert, itself composed of the elements 'hun' (warrior) and 'berht' (bright, famous). The name was introduced to Italy by the Lombards and later spread to the Iberian Peninsula. It has been borne by several medieval saints and was notably used by the Italian royal House of Savoy, including two kings of Italy, Umberto I and Umberto II. In Spanish and Portuguese, the variant Humberto became established, particularly in Latin America.
Where Humberto 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: Humber, Beto, Tito, Humby
Sibling names for Humberto
Names that share Humberto's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Valentina, Camila, Isabella, Lucia, Gricelda, Hermelinda, Brunilda, Irasema, Ludivina, Enedelia
Brothers: Alberto, Roberto, Fernando, Javier, Miguel, Gilberto, Oswaldo, Rigoberto, Arnulfo, Everardo, Edelmiro, Edilberto, Gildardo, Hermilo, Nolberto, Osualdo, Sigifredo, Wilberto, Bulmaro, Ediberto, Eliberto, Jilberto, Sigfredo, Avelardo, Feliberto, Heberto, Hilberto, Uvaldo
Names like Humberto
Names whose popularity has moved with Humberto's over the last 50 years.
