Norberto
Every Norberto since 1921 — 4,924 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Norberto
Norberto is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,540 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1921, 4,924 American babies have been named Norberto. Its peak came in 1981, when 103 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Norberto stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Norberto year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #5,540 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,294 |
| 2023 | 18 | #5,404 |
| 2022 | 23 | #4,538 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,249 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,896 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5,291 |
| 2018 | 22 | #4,567 |
| 2017 | 29 | #3,745 |
| 2016 | 26 | #4,065 |
| 2015 | 28 | #3,846 |
| 2014 | 45 | #2,694 |
| 2013 | 32 | #3,386 |
| 2012 | 24 | #4,217 |
| 2011 | 40 | #2,939 |
| 2010 | 39 | #2,995 |
| 2009 | 46 | #2,690 |
| 2008 | 49 | #2,571 |
| 2007 | 65 | #2,108 |
| 2006 | 71 | #1,912 |
| 2005 | 71 | #1,830 |
| 2004 | 73 | #1,744 |
| 2003 | 88 | #1,487 |
| 2002 | 87 | #1,467 |
| 2001 | 84 | #1,469 |
| 2000 | 73 | #1,624 |
| 1995 | 80 | #1,318 |
| 1990 | 98 | #1,080 |
| 1985 | 73 | #1,087 |
| 1980 | 97 | #909 |
| 1975 | 66 | #1,016 |
| 1970 | 83 | #890 |
| 1965 | 50 | #1,051 |
| 1960 | 52 | #1,080 |
| 1955 | 38 | #1,234 |
| 1950 | 25 | #1,487 |
| 1945 | 18 | #1,612 |
| 1940 | 17 | #1,727 |
| 1935 | 17 | #1,743 |
| 1930 | 19 | #1,739 |
| 1925 | 14 | #2,284 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Norberto
- Norberto Bobbio Philosopher · 1909–2004
- Norberto Rivera Carrera Religious figure · b. 1942
- Norberto Alonso Soccer player · b. 1953
- Norberto Boggio Soccer player · b. 1931
- Norberto Menéndez Soccer player · 1936–1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Norberto in 2025?
Norberto ranked #5,540 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Norberto?
4,924 babies have been named Norberto in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Norberto most popular?
Norberto peaked in 1981, when 103 newborns received the name.
Is Norberto a boy or girl name?
Norberto is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Norberto rising or falling?
Norberto is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Norberto?
Well-known people named Norberto include Norberto Bobbio (philosopher), Norberto Rivera Carrera (religious figure), Norberto Alonso (soccer player).