A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Norberto since 1921
Babies named Norberto per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 127 |
| 1930s | 131 |
| 1940s | 151 |
| 1950s | 379 |
| 1960s | 586 |
| 1970s | 720 |
| 1980s | 853 |
| 1990s | 855 |
| 2000s | 707 |
| 2010s | 303 |
| 2020s | 112 |
Meaning & origin
Norberto is a name of Germanic origin that entered the Romance languages through religious veneration of Saint Norbert. In the United States, its usage has been modest. First recorded in 1921, it reached its peak rank in 1981, though even then it was not among the top names. As of 2025, it ranks 5,399, with a 1-in-100,475 birth frequency. The name has seen a resurgence since 2020, after decades of decline. Its strongest association is with Texas, which is the top state for Norberto. The trajectory suggests a quiet revival as parents look for distinctive, culturally rooted names.
Norberto is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Norbert, which derives from the Germanic elements 'nord' meaning 'north' and 'berht' meaning 'bright, famous'. The name was introduced to the Iberian and Italian peninsulas through the spread of Christianity, particularly in honor of Saint Norbert, the 12th-century founder of the Premonstratensian order. It has been consistently used in these regions, though never reaching high popularity in the United States.
Where Norberto is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Norb, Berto, Tito
Sibling names for Norberto
Names that share Norberto's style, for a brother or sister.
