Declining since 1991.
Popularity of Nolberto since 1925
Babies named Nolberto per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 30 |
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 65 |
| 1980s | 111 |
| 1990s | 147 |
| 2000s | 103 |
| 2010s | 46 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Nolberto is a variant of Norberto that saw modest use in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. First recorded in 1925, it hit its peak popularity in 1992, ranking outside the top 1,000 but with enough births to register in Social Security data. Since 1991 its use has been declining, and by 2025 it remains uncommon, with no state reporting notable concentrations. The name is part of a cluster of Spanish-inflected Germanic names like Alberto and Humberto that were favored in Latino communities.
Nolberto is a variant of Norberto, which derives from the Germanic elements 'nord' meaning 'north' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. The name was introduced to the Spanish-speaking world via the cult of Saint Norbert, a 12th-century German bishop and founder of the Premonstratensian order. It has been used in Iberia and Latin America, particularly in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nol, Berto, Tito
Sibling names for Nolberto
Names that share Nolberto's style, for a brother or sister.
