Rigoberto Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Rigoberto originates from Spanish, meaning 'bright power', and has evolved through various historical forms from Germanic roots. It is associated with strength and leadership, with no direct biblical relevance. The name gained popularity in the 20th century, and notable individuals bearing the name have contributed to its modern image.
The name Rigoberto is most popular in California, 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Rigoberto has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female 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, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Rigoberto' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6197th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2726th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1346th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 783rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 631st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 789th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1740th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 24966th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Rigoberto' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Rigoberto"
Pronunciation
/riːɡoʊˈbɛrtoʊ/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Rigoberto is derived from the Germanic elements 'ric' meaning 'power' and 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
Meaning
bright power
Language Evolution
Hricobert, Ricobert, Rigobertus, Rigoberto
Historical Usage
Rigoberto gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries during the 20th century, often associated with cultural figures and literary works.
Variants & Derivatives
Rigo, Berto, Rigoletto
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Rigoberto is perceived as a strong and traditional name, often associated with resilience and leadership.
Famous People
Rigoberto Urán - Colombian professional road racing cyclist, Rigoberto Ríos - Mexican actor, Rigoberto Mendoza - Dominican baseball player
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Rigoberto"
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 "Rigoberto"
"Rigoberto" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6197th of 7545 | 14 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2726th of 6773 | 143 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1346th of 7552 | 630 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 783rd of 10718 | 1,722 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 631st of 16616 | 3,879 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 789th of 24088 | 3,852 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1740th of 23106 | 1,098 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 24966th of 27321 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Rigoberto" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
67.49% 1588th/2353 |
73.11% 1131st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.56% 1371st/2227 |
43.74% 1063rd/2430 |
35.93% 1025th/2853 |
23.35% 648th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
33.78% 992nd/2937 |
29.72% 1035th/3483 |
20.04% 705th/3518 |
11.30% 457th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
23.77% 876th/3685 |
27.24% 1219th/4475 |
13.80% 717th/5194 |
5.79% 366th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
27.80% 1274th/4582 |
46.48% 2400th/5164 |
11.12% 813th/7313 |
6.75% 504th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
57.38% 2286th/3984 |
- |
22.19% 1514th/6822 |
17.05% 1070th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Rigoberto" 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) |
- | - | - |
93.73% 5921st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Rigoberto"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Rigoberto" 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.