Heberto
A boy's name of Germanic origin with 141 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Heberto is a three-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 141 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Heberto is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Heberto is a boy's baby name of Germanic origin, the Spanish form of Herbert, from the Old High German Haribert meaning 'bright army' — combining hari (army) and beraht (bright, shining). It is used in Spanish-speaking communities across Latin America as a dignified, traditional masculine name.
EtymologyShow more
Heberto is cataloged under the Germanic naming tradition. Germanic names have ancient roots in compound constructions — typically pairing elements meaning things like 'strength,' 'counsel,' 'fame,' or 'protection.'
In the U.S., Heberto has been recorded as a boy's name since 1926, with 141 total births. Browse the Germanic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Heberto has 24+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1926.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 13 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 24 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 16 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 7 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 15 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 26 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 7 | — |
The Story of Heberto
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1932, Heberto is an elegant vintage name. Boys named Heberto are most likely born between 1926 and 1942.
How rare is Heberto?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Heberto is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1926, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 28 births that decade.
Heberto by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(24 years, 1926–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | #13252 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12724 |
| 2005 | 5 | #12085 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10040 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8797 |
| 1996 | 5 | #9548 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6609 |
| 1987 | 8 | #5139 |
| 1983 | 5 | #6654 |
| 1982 | 6 | #5923 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6637 |
| 1974 | 5 | #5523 |
| 1973 | 6 | #4733 |
| 1972 | 5 | #5275 |
| 1962 | 7 | #3441 |
| 1959 | 5 | #4242 |
| 1958 | 5 | #4186 |
| 1957 | 5 | #4225 |
| 1943 | 5 | #3752 |
| 1937 | 7 | #3026 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1926–2008