Ruberto
A masculine Spanish name derived from the Germanic name Robert, meaning "bright fame".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Ruberto. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ruberto today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ruberto births was 1940 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ruberto. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Ruberto is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Rubertos were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ruberto. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1940
5 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1940 SSA rank
#3,855
Tracked since 1940
Popularity
Ruberto: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ruberto by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ruberto during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ruberto
The given name Ruberto has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is a variant of the name Roberto, which derives from the Germanic name Hrodebert, meaning "bright fame" or "bright renown." The name is composed of the elements "hrod" (meaning fame or renown) and "berht" (meaning bright or shining).
Ruberto gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly in Italy and Spain, where it was commonly used among the aristocracy and nobility. It is believed that the name was introduced to these regions through the influence of the Normans, who had adopted and spread various Germanic names during their conquests.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ruberto can be found in the 11th century, in the annals of the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino in Italy. Here, a monk named Ruberto is mentioned as a scribe and copyist of manuscripts.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ruberto. One of the most prominent was Ruberto Guiscardo (c. 1015-1085), a Norman adventurer and military leader who played a significant role in the Norman conquest of southern Italy and Sicily. He is renowned for his military prowess and the establishment of the Norman kingdom of Sicily.
Another notable figure was Ruberto Valturio (c. 1413-1484), an Italian writer and engineer who authored a influential treatise on military technology and engineering titled "De re militari" (On the Art of War).
In the realm of art, Ruberto Strozzi (c. 1470-1538) was a renowned Italian painter from the Renaissance period, known for his portraits and religious works. His paintings can be found in various museums and galleries across Europe.
In the field of literature, Ruberto Sacchetti (c. 1330-1400) was an Italian poet and writer from Florence, famous for his collection of witty and satirical novellas called "Il Trecentonovelle" (The Three Hundred Tales).
Lastly, Ruberto Bellarmino (1542-1621) was an Italian Jesuit and Cardinal of the Catholic Church, renowned for his scholarship and his role in the Counter-Reformation. He was a prominent figure in the controversies surrounding Galileo Galilei and the heliocentric theory.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ruberto, showcasing its enduring presence and significance across various fields and cultures.
People
Ruberto + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ruberto as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ruberto: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ruberto?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ruberto going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Ruberto a common name?
We classify Ruberto as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ruberto most popular?
The single biggest year for Ruberto was 1940, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ruberto is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ruberto in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ruberto a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ruberto in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ruberto still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ruberto in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ruberto can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Ruberto?
You can see how many Americans are named Ruberto on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.