Adalberto
2025 SSA
About Adalberto
Adalberto is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' This powerful combination creates the meaning 'noble and bright' or 'famous through nobility.'
The name traveled through European languages, becoming particularly established in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese cultures. Adalberto carries a dignified, classical quality with its four melodic syllables. While never among the most common names, it has maintained consistent usage particularly in Latin American countries and Italy.
The name offers the friendly nicknames Berto or Adal. Parents often choose Adalberto to honor family tradition or cultural heritage, appreciating its distinguished history and strong meaning while being less common than related names like Alberto.
Pronounced ah-dahl-BER-toh.
As of October 2026, Adalberto ranked #6811 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #921 in 1981.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,457 | 31 | 16.1 |
| 2015 | #3,684 | 29 | 15.1 |
| 2016 | #4,470 | 22 | 11.6 |
| 2017 | #3,518 | 31 | 16.7 |
| 2018 | #3,372 | 33 | 18.2 |
| 2019 | #3,636 | 30 | 16.7 |
| 2020 | #3,917 | 26 | 15.1 |
| 2021 | #3,813 | 28 | 16 |
| 2022 | #4,182 | 25 | 14.3 |
| 2023 | #4,742 | 21 | 12.3 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |