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

Rigoberto is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 7 recorded births.

When was Rigoberto most popular?

Rigoberto reached its peak popularity in 2001 with 297 births that year. It is currently ranked #2084 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Rigoberto?

Rigoberto is currently ranked #2084 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 11,338 babies since 1924.

Rigoberto

An uncommon German pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsGermanDeclining

#2084▲ 251in 2024

Meaning & Origin

a male given name from Proto-Germanic, equivalent to English Rigobert

Rigoberto is a boy's and girl's baby name of German origin, a Spanish form of the Germanic name Rigobert, from the Old High German elements rīc (powerful, rich) and beraht (bright, shining), meaning 'brightly powerful' or 'shining ruler.'

With over 11,300 U.S. births, Rigoberto is deeply embedded in Latin American Catholic culture — carrying Germanic heritage through centuries of Spanish naming tradition, it has a strength and formality that is honored in naming ceremonies across Hispanic communities.

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Popularity Over Time

Rigoberto was #691 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2084, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Rigoberto
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	370	#2032	▼
2010s	1,177	#1490	▼
2000s	2,626	#759	—
1990s	2,688	#635	▲
1980s	2,179	#606	▲
1970s	1,240	#757	▲
1960s	532	#1051	▲
1950s	303	#1466	▲
1940s	124	#2316	▲
1930s	68	#3442	▲
1920s	31	#3577	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(99 years, 1924–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Rigoberto
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	72	#2084	+12 (20.0%)
2023	60	#2335	-20 (-25.0%)
2022	80	#1945	+3 (3.9%)
2021	77	#1953	-4 (-4.9%)
2020	81	#1845	-2 (-2.4%)
2019	83	#1836	+14 (20.3%)
2018	69	#2077	-30 (-30.3%)
2017	99	#1619	-17 (-14.7%)
2016	116	#1481	+7 (6.4%)
2015	109	#1520	-27 (-19.9%)
2014	136	#1305	+20 (17.2%)
2013	116	#1431	-11 (-8.7%)
2012	127	#1344	-34 (-21.1%)
2011	161	#1130	0
2010	161	#1154	-64 (-28.4%)
2009	225	#923	-20 (-8.2%)
2008	245	#868	+7 (2.9%)
2007	238	#872	-24 (-9.2%)
2006	262	#791	-11 (-4.0%)
2005	273	#741	-15 (-5.2%)

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

Rigoberto as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Rigoberto has also been given to 7 girls in the U.S. since 1992.

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Total births

1992

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Rigoberto be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Rigoberto is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2084. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1924–2024) · Methodology