Amado Boy

Popularity: #762 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-MAH-doh /əˈmɑːdoʊ/

Origin: Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Spanish: beloved; Portuguese: loved

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amado has its roots in the Latin word "amatus," which translates to "beloved" or "loved." This term evolved through various linguistic stages, beginning with Latin, where it was used in the context of affection and endearment. The transition into the Spanish language saw the name emerge as a given name, retaining its meaning of love and affection.

The name was further popularized in the Spanish-speaking world, where it became a common choice for boys, reflecting cultural values associated with love and familial bonds. Historically, the name Amado has been associated with notable figures, including saints and religious leaders.

One significant figure is Saint Amado, a 7th-century bishop of the region that is now part of modern-day Spain. His contributions to the Christian community and his veneration in various regions helped solidify the name's presence in religious contexts.

Additionally, the name appears in various literary works throughout the centuries, often symbolizing themes of love and devotion, which were prevalent in medieval and Renaissance literature. Culturally, Amado carries a resonance of warmth and affection, making it a meaningful choice in many Spanish-speaking cultures.

The name's association with love has led to its use in various artistic expressions, including music and poetry, where it often symbolizes deep emotional connections. The diminutive form "Amadito" can also be found, which conveys a sense of endearment and intimacy.

Overall, the name Amado encapsulates a rich history of linguistic evolution, religious significance, and cultural resonance, reflecting the enduring human themes of love and connection.

Famous people named Amado

In this section, you will find notable people named Amado. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Amado who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Amado who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Amado Carrillo Fuentes was a drug lord best known for leading the Juárez Cartel.

Amado Nervo was a poet and novelist best known for his works such as La amada inmóvil and El bachiller.

Amado Boudou is an economist and businessman best known for serving as Vice President of Argentina.

Fictional characters named Amado

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Amado is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. He is a former member of the Kara organization who becomes a key ally to the main characters in their fight against threats to the ninja world.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Amado, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

MateoDiegoSantiagoJavierLuisRafael

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Amado. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AlbertoArmandoEmilioFernandoHectorIsmaelJulioRicardo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amado was first seen in the United States in 1883.

Amado has ranked as high as #2406 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Arizona, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Amado has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Amado is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Amado was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Amado.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 176 176
2024 158 158
2023 173 173
2022 165 165
2021 107 107
2020 90 90
2019 88 88
2018 59 59
2017 40 40
2016 47 47
2015 42 42
2014 44 44
2013 42 42
2012 42 42
2011 32 32
2010 30 30
2009 37 37
2008 37 37
2007 54 54
2006 57 57
2005 59 59
2004 42 42
2003 43 43
2002 27 27
2001 48 48
2000 64 64
1999 53 53
1998 59 59
1997 50 50
1996 56 56
1995 37 37
1994 41 41
1993 58 58
1992 40 40
1991 35 35
1990 52 52
1989 38 38
1988 40 40
1987 37 37
1986 31 31
1985 41 41
1984 42 42
1983 30 30
1982 49 49
1981 49 49
1980 41 41
1979 35 35
1978 42 42
1977 47 47
1976 34 34
1975 45 45
1974 44 44
1973 37 37
1972 30 30
1971 39 39
1970 37 37
1969 29 29
1968 30 30
1967 39 39
1966 23 23
1965 36 36
1964 28 28
1963 28 28
1962 37 37
1961 41 41
1960 33 33
1959 36 36
1958 29 29
1957 37 37
1956 40 40
1955 38 38
1954 40 40
1953 35 35
1952 30 30
1951 42 42
1950 33 33
1949 24 24
1948 42 42
1947 30 30
1946 31 31
1945 25 25
1944 31 31
1943 30 30
1942 22 22
1941 29 29
1940 23 23
1939 14 14
1938 23 23
1937 35 35
1936 16 16
1935 31 31
1934 30 30
1933 29 29
1932 44 44
1931 34 34
1930 34 34
1929 41 41
1928 41 41
1927 34 34
1926 27 27
1925 42 42
1924 34 34
1923 20 20
1922 30 30
1921 23 23
1920 21 21
1919 24 24
1918 11 11
1917 15 15
1916 14 14
1915 9 9
1914 12 12
1913 17 17
1912 8 8
1910 8 8
1883 5 5

Top States for Amado (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 45
37%
TX 44
36%
IL 10
8%
AZ 8
7%
FL 6
5%
NC 5
4%
WA 5
4%