Total births
4,924
Boys' name · since 1921
Norberto
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 4,924 babies named Norberto, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4222
- among boys today
- 4,924
- born since 1921
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
4,924 babies have been named Norberto since 1921, making it today's #4222 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Norberto has been recorded 4,924 times among boys since 1921, currently ranked #4222 nationally and more common than 70% 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 1921 to 2025.
- #4222 among boys today
- 4,924 born since 1921
- 1990s peak decade
- 70% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Norberto is currently the #4222 boys' name in America, more common than 70% of boys - 4,924 born since 1921, peaking in the 1990s.
- #4222
- among boys today
- 4,924
- born since 1921
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other boys
Norberto vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4222
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 70% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Norberto was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
103 babies were named Norberto in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
How Norberto compares
4,924 Top 12% higher than 88% of 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
Norberto's all-time total is 13x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Norberto | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 4,924 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 103 | 23 | 22,252 |
Norberto's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Norberto's SSA record in two at 1973 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1923, with only 8 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 103, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Norberto at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1981
Current rank
#4,222
Active since
1921
Norberto popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–2025
- Peak year (1981)
- 103
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Norberto by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Norberto's strongest decade.
855 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Norberto births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 127
1920s
127 births
- 1930s 131
1930s
131 births
- 1940s 151
1940s
151 births
- 1950s
1950s
379 births
- 1960s
1960s
586 births
- 1970s
1970s
720 births
- 1980s
1980s
853 births
- 1990s
1990s
855 births
- 2000s
2000s
707 births
- 2010s 303
2010s
303 births
- 2020s 112
2020s
112 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 855 births (17% of all-time use).
How Norberto compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Norberto's total volume
Norberto vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Norberto by state
Where Norberto concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,314 | 26.7% |
| #2 | California | | 936 | 19.0% |
| #3 | New York | | 674 | 13.7% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 179 | 3.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 113 | 2.3% |
| #6 | Florida | | 68 | 1.4% |
| #7 | Arizona | | 49 | 1.0% |
| #8 | Connecticut | | 22 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Norberto's total US births 26.7%
Even split
1,314 of 4,924 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 11 reporting states.
Norberto appears in 11 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Norberto? ▼
4,924 babies have been named Norberto since 1921. It currently ranks #4222 among boys. The peak year was 1981 with 103 births.
When was Norberto most popular? ▼
Norberto was most popular in the 1990s decade with 855 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Norberto most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Norberto are Texas (1,314 births), California (936 births), New York (674 births).
How long has the name Norberto been used? ▼
Records for Norberto go back to 1921, giving 105 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Norberto? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Norman, Norbert, Norris, Normand, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Norberto's data
- Norberto's decade-level peak was the 1990s (855 total births); usage has since declined to 112 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Norbertos (1,314 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Norberto
Nearby Names Like Norberto
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Norberto
Norman Boy
#1308 253,160 births
Norbert Boy
#6211 20,379 births
Norris Boy
#6202 16,456 births
Normand Boy
5,831 births
Norwood Boy
2,909 births
Compare Norberto side by side: Norberto vs Norman Norberto vs Norbert Norberto vs Norris
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Norberto
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, 1921–2025 (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. "Norberto: #4222 Boys' Name - 4,924 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/norberto. 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 Norberto 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.