Dagoberto Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dagoberto has Germanic roots, meaning 'bright day', and has evolved through historical forms such as Dagobertus and Dagoberto. It has been used throughout the medieval period among nobility and remains a unique name today, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Dagoberto 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, Dagoberto 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, 'Dagoberto' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2286th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2203rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1909th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3418th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6741st out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Dagoberto' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dagoberto"
Pronunciation
/ˌdæɡəˈbɜːrtoʊ/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Dagoberto is derived from the Germanic elements 'dagaz' meaning 'day' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Meaning
bright day
Language Evolution
Dagobertus (Latin), Dagoberto (Spanish/Portuguese)
Historical Usage
Dagoberto gained popularity in the early medieval period, particularly among the Frankish nobility, and has been used in various forms across different cultures since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Dagobert, Dago
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Dagoberto is viewed as a unique and traditional name, often associated with cultural heritage in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Famous People
Dagoberto Godoy, a Chilean footballer, Dagoberto Gutiérrez, a Salvadoran politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dagoberto"
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 "Dagoberto"
"Dagoberto" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2286th of 7552 | 240 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2203rd of 10718 | 294 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1909th of 16616 | 592 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3418th of 24088 | 452 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 6741st of 23106 | 146 |
Regional Popularity of "Dagoberto" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
56.09% 1363rd/2430 |
41.04% 1171st/2853 |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
32.18% 1132nd/3518 |
30.59% 1237th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
61.30% 2259th/3685 |
55.66% 2491st/4475 |
24.76% 1286th/5194 |
17.67% 1116th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
27.01% 1975th/7313 |
28.78% 2148th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
45.90% 3131st/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Dagoberto" 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 "Dagoberto"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dagoberto" 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.