Declining since 1993, #2,020 for boys today.
Popularity of Rigoberto since 1924
Babies named Rigoberto per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 68 |
| 1940s | 124 |
| 1950s | 303 |
| 1960s | 533 |
| 1970s | 1,240 |
| 1980s | 2,179 |
| 1990s | 2,688 |
| 2000s | 2,626 |
| 2010s | 1,177 |
| 2020s | 445 |
Meaning & origin
Rigoberto is a Spanish name of Germanic origin that has been in use in the United States since 1924, when it first appeared in Social Security records. It reached its peak popularity in 2001, ranking as a moderately common choice, but has since been on a steady decline; as of 2025, it ranks 2,020th with an incidence of about 1 in 23,082 births. The name is most frequently recorded in Texas and California, states with large Hispanic populations. While never among the top names, Rigoberto has maintained a consistent presence, particularly in communities with Spanish heritage. The name shares the distinctive -berto suffix with related names like Alberto and Roberto, linking it to a broader tradition of Germanic-rooted Spanish names.
Rigoberto is a Spanish form of the Germanic name Rigobert, composed of the elements "ric" meaning power or rule and "beraht" meaning bright or famous. The name was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula through Visigothic influence and has been in use in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries, though it remains less common than related names such as Roberto or Alberto.
Where Rigoberto 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: Rigo, Berto, Tito
Variants: Rigobert, Richobert
Sibling names for Rigoberto
Names that share Rigoberto's style, for a brother or sister.
