Is Humberto a boy's or girl's name?

Humberto is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 10 recorded births.

When was Humberto most popular?

Humberto reached its peak popularity in 1992 with 381 births that year. It is currently ranked #1778 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Humberto?

Humberto is currently ranked #1778 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 16,899 babies since 1915.

Humberto

An uncommon German pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsGermanDeclining

#1778▼ 268in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name, equivalent to English Humbert

Humberto is a boy's and girl's baby name of German origin, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Humbert, from the Old High German Hunberaht meaning 'bright warrior' or 'brilliant fighter,' from hun (warrior, bear cub) and beraht (bright, shining). The name was borne by Italian King Umberto I (1878-1900).

Over 16,900 U.S. births are recorded, concentrated in Latino communities. Humberto is a name of quiet dignity and historical depth.

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Popularity Over Time

Humberto was #686 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1778, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Humberto
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	528	#1622	▼
2010s	1,556	#1227	▼
2000s	3,088	#693	▼
1990s	3,660	#535	▲
1980s	2,504	#560	▲
1970s	1,860	#604	▲
1960s	1,215	#695	▲
1950s	1,008	#736	▲
1940s	676	#844	▲
1930s	490	#922	▲
1920s	273	#1659	▲
1910s	41	#3116	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(110 years, 1915–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Humberto
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	92	#1778	-25 (-21.4%)
2023	117	#1510	+26 (28.6%)
2022	91	#1790	-26 (-22.2%)
2021	117	#1515	+6 (5.4%)
2020	111	#1515	+1 (0.9%)
2019	110	#1536	-7 (-6.0%)
2018	117	#1483	-6 (-4.9%)
2017	123	#1415	-6 (-4.7%)
2016	129	#1375	-16 (-11.0%)
2015	145	#1249	-26 (-15.2%)
2014	171	#1121	0
2013	171	#1088	0
2012	171	#1092	-19 (-10.0%)
2011	190	#1014	-39 (-17.0%)
2010	229	#896	0
2009	229	#903	-40 (-14.9%)
2008	269	#816	-17 (-5.9%)
2007	286	#769	-27 (-8.6%)
2006	313	#703	+12 (4.0%)
2005	301	#688	+7 (2.4%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Humberto as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Humberto has also been given to 10 girls in the U.S. since 1979.

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Current rank

Total births

1979

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Humberto be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Humberto is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1778. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1915–2024) · Methodology