Adalberto Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Adalberto is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'noble and bright'. It evolved from Old High German forms and became popular in various European cultures. The name is associated with nobility and carries a formal image in modern contexts. It has biblical relevance, particularly through historical figures like Adalberto of Prague.
The name Adalberto is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Adalberto has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Adalberto' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3562nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2291st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1517th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1112th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1092nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1744th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3801st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Adalberto' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Adalberto"
Pronunciation
/ˌædəlˈbɛrtoʊ/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Adalberto is derived from the Germanic elements 'adal', meaning 'noble', and 'beraht', meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Meaning
Noble and bright
Language Evolution
Adalberht (Old High German), Adalberto (Italian, Spanish, Portuguese), Adalbert (Anglicized form)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early medieval period, particularly among the nobility in German-speaking regions, and was later adopted in various forms throughout Europe.
Variants & Derivatives
Adalbert, Albert, Alberto
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Adalberto is seen as a classic and somewhat formal name, primarily used in Spanish and Italian-speaking countries.
Famous People
Adalberto of Prague, a Czech bishop and saint, Adalberto Giacometti, an Italian artist, Adalberto Mondesert, a Brazilian politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Adalberto"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Adalberto"
"Adalberto" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3562nd of 7545 | 83 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2291st of 6773 | 195 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1517th of 7552 | 504 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1112th of 10718 | 875 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1092nd of 16616 | 1,419 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1744th of 24088 | 1,205 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3801st of 23106 | 339 |
Regional Popularity of "Adalberto" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
61.45% 1454th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
44.67% 1051st/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
34.16% 830th/2430 |
35.33% 1008th/2853 |
41.41% 1149th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
39.60% 1163rd/2937 |
23.31% 812th/3483 |
27.26% 959th/3518 |
18.42% 745th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
35.82% 1320th/3685 |
23.49% 1051st/4475 |
19.91% 1034th/5194 |
11.11% 702nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
49.85% 2284th/4582 |
49.75% 2569th/5164 |
20.40% 1492nd/7313 |
14.98% 1118th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
34.20% 2333rd/6822 |
37.19% 2334th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Adalberto" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Adalberto"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Adalberto" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.