Total births
343
Boys' name · since 1930
Lamberto
Since 1930, U.S. Social Security records show 343 babies named Lamberto, peaking in 1999. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #12557
- among boys today
- 343
- born since 1930
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other boys
343 babies have been named Lamberto since 1930, making it today's #12557 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Lamberto has been recorded 343 times among boys since 1930, currently ranked #12557 nationally and more common than 12% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1930 to 2024.
- #12557 among boys today
- 343 born since 1930
- 1990s peak decade
- 12% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Lamberto is currently the #12557 boys' name in America, more common than 12% of boys - 343 born since 1930, peaking in the 1990s.
- #12557
- among boys today
- 343
- born since 1930
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 12%
- more common than other boys
Lamberto vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12557
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 12% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Lamberto was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
16 babies were named Lamberto in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
How Lamberto compares
343 49th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lamberto's all-time total is 7% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lamberto | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 343 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 16 | 23 | 22,252 |
Lamberto's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lamberto's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lamberto at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1999
Current rank
#12,557
Active since
1930
Lamberto popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1930–2024
- Peak year (1999)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 95 years of records
Lamberto by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Lamberto's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Lamberto births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s
1980s
48 births
- 1990s
1990s
105 births
- 2000s
2000s
103 births
- 2010s 29
2010s
29 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 105 births (31% of all-time use).
Lamberto by state
Where Lamberto concentrates geographically, total births since 1930
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 67 | 19.5% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 1.7% |
California share of Lamberto's total US births 19.5%
Even split
67 of 343 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lamberto? ▼
Lamberto has been given to 343 babies in the U.S. since 1930, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #12557 as of the latest data. 16 babies were born in 1999, its single highest year.
When was Lamberto most popular? ▼
Lamberto was most popular in the 1990s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Lamberto most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lamberto are California (67 births), Texas (6 births).
How long has the name Lamberto been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Lamberto since 1930 -- 95 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Lamberto? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lamar, Lamont, Lambert, Lamonte, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Lamberto's data
- Lamberto's decade-level peak was the 1990s (105 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Lambertos (67 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lamberto
Nearby Names Like Lamberto
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lamberto
Lamar Boy
#1495 33,967 births
Lamont Boy
#2600 24,024 births
Lambert Boy
#9003 3,515 births
Lamonte Boy
#5688 3,417 births
Lamarcus Boy
#6920 3,008 births
Compare Lamberto side by side: Lamberto vs Lamar Lamberto vs Lamont Lamberto vs Lambert
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Lamberto
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1930–2024 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lamberto: #12557 Boys' Name - 343 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lamberto. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lamberto draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.