Umberto
Derived from the Germanic name Hunbrecht, meaning "bright renown" or "famous warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 541 living Americans carry the first name Umberto. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Umberto today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Umberto births was 1915 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Umberto. 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.
People living today
541
~ 1 in 633,557 Americans
Peak year
1915
30 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
2021 SSA rank
#13,921
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Umberto: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Umberto from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 169 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Umberto 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 Umberto during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Umbertos live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, California, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Umberto, while Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 50 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Umberto
The name Umberto originated from the Germanic tribe known as the Lombards, who ruled parts of Italy from the 6th to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Old German name Humbert, which is a combination of the words "hun" meaning warrior or bear, and "berht" meaning bright or famous. The name was introduced to Italy during the Lombard rule and gradually became popular in the region.
Umberto is the Italian form of the name, with variations such as Humbert, Humberto, and Hunberto found in other languages like French, Spanish, and Portuguese. The earliest recorded use of the name Umberto can be traced back to the 9th century, when it was mentioned in various medieval texts and historical records.
One of the most notable historical figures with this name was Umberto I, who was the King of Italy from 1878 to 1900. He played a crucial role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy. Another significant bearer of the name was Umberto II, who was the last King of Italy, reigning from 1946 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1946.
In the religious realm, Saint Umberto of Maroilles was a 12th-century Benedictine monk and abbot, known for his piety and miracles. He is venerated in the Catholic Church, and his feast day is celebrated on March 19th.
Other famous individuals named Umberto include Umberto Eco (1932-2016), an Italian novelist, literary critic, and philosopher, best known for his novel "The Name of the Rose." Umberto Giordano (1867-1948) was an Italian composer, particularly renowned for his operas such as "Andrea Chénier" and "Fedora."
Umberto Boccioni (1882-1916) was an Italian painter and sculptor, a prominent figure in the Futurist movement, known for his unique style and innovative techniques. Umberto Nobile (1885-1978) was an Italian aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer, famous for his expeditions to the North Pole and the successful flights of the airships Norge and Italia.
People
Umberto + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Umberto as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with U
Other first names starting with U with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Umberto: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Umberto?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 541 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Umberto 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 633,557 US residents.
Is Umberto a common name?
We classify Umberto as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 989 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Umberto most popular?
The single biggest year for Umberto was 1915, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Umberto is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Umberto a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Umberto 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.
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.