Rigoberto
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Rigoberto
Rigoberto is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'rik' meaning 'power', 'ruler', or 'wealthy' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It literally translates to 'bright ruler' or 'famous power'. The name is particularly popular in Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Latin America, where it has been embraced since medieval times. Rigoberto has cultural significance in various communities, with notable bearers including athletes, political figures, and artists. The name offers the friendly nickname options of 'Rigo' or 'Berto'. While maintaining steady usage in Hispanic communities, Rigoberto represents a strong, traditional choice that carries both authority and warmth, embodying aspirational qualities many parents wish for their sons.
Rigoberto is also given to girls.
Pronounced ree-go-BER-to.
As of October 2026, Rigoberto ranked #2034 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #561 in 1982.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #1,305 | 136 | 70.8 |
| 2015 | #1,520 | 109 | 56.9 |
| 2016 | #1,481 | 116 | 61.1 |
| 2017 | #1,619 | 99 | 53.5 |
| 2018 | #2,077 | 69 | 38 |
| 2019 | #1,836 | 83 | 46.3 |
| 2020 | #1,845 | 81 | 46.9 |
| 2021 | #1,953 | 77 | 44 |
| 2022 | #1,945 | 80 | 45.8 |
| 2023 | #2,335 | 60 | 35.1 |
| 2024 | #2,084 | 72 | 41.8 |
| 2025 | #2,034 | 74 | 43.3 |
World rankings
Rigoberto for boys
Rigoberto on lists
Famous Rigobertos
- Rigoberto "Rigo" TovarBoy
Mexican singer
- Rigoberto UránBoy
Colombian singer
- Rigoberto Manuel RivasBoy
Honduran footballer
- Rigoberto GonzálezBoy
American poet and critic
- Rigoberto ÁlvarezBoy
Mexican boxer
- Rigoberto López PérezBoy
Nicaraguan poet who assassinated dictator Anastasio Somoza García
- Rigoberto GómezBoy
Guatemalan footballer
Rigoberto in pop culture
- The feminine formBoy
Rigoberta, is borne by Guatemalan activist Dr Rigoberta Menchu, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993.