UK boy's name
Umberto
Derived from the Germanic name Hunbrecht, meaning "bright renown" or "famous warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2002. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Umberto is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Umberto popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2002 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3225, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2002 to 2002. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Umberto is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Umberto. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2003 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Umberto ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales in 2002, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2002, when 3 boys were registered as Umberto.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Umberto as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3225
2002
Births in 2002
3
Latest year
Peak year
2002
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Umberto mean?
The name Umberto originated from the Germanic tribe known as the Lombards, who ruled parts of Italy from the 6th to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Old German name Humbert, which is a combination of the words "hun" meaning warrior or bear, and "berht" meaning bright or famous. The name was introduced to Italy during the Lombard rule and gradually became popular in the region.
Umberto is the Italian form of the name, with variations such as Humbert, Humberto, and Hunberto found in other languages like French, Spanish, and Portuguese. The earliest recorded use of the name Umberto can be traced back to the 9th century, when it was mentioned in various medieval texts and historical records.
One of the most notable historical figures with this name was Umberto I, who was the King of Italy from 1878 to 1900. He played a crucial role in the unification of Italy and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy. Another significant bearer of the name was Umberto II, who was the last King of Italy, reigning from 1946 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1946.
In the religious realm, Saint Umberto of Maroilles was a 12th-century Benedictine monk and abbot, known for his piety and miracles. He is venerated in the Catholic Church, and his feast day is celebrated on March 19th.
Other famous individuals named Umberto include Umberto Eco (1932-2016), an Italian novelist, literary critic, and philosopher, best known for his novel "The Name of the Rose." Umberto Giordano (1867-1948) was an Italian composer, particularly renowned for his operas such as "Andrea Chénier" and "Fedora."
Umberto Boccioni (1882-1916) was an Italian painter and sculptor, a prominent figure in the Futurist movement, known for his unique style and innovative techniques. Umberto Nobile (1885-1978) was an Italian aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer, famous for his expeditions to the North Pole and the successful flights of the airships Norge and Italia.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Umberto by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Umberto was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3225 | 3 | 1 |
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- Usmaan 476
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- Ubaid 383
- Umer 325
- Umut 303
- Uzayr 299
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FAQ
Umberto: questions and answers
How popular is the name Umberto in the UK right now?
In 2002, Umberto was ranked #3225 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Umberto most popular?
The peak year on record was 2002, with 3 babies registered as Umberto in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Umberto?
Derived from the Germanic name Hunbrecht, meaning "bright renown" or "famous warrior".
How many people are called Umberto in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Umberto across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.