Amador Boy

Popularity: #914 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ah-mah-DOR /æ.məˈdɔːr/

Origin: Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning: Spanish: 'lover'; Portuguese: 'one who loves'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amador has its roots in the Latin word "amator," which translates to "lover" or "one who loves." This term is derived from the verb "amare," meaning "to love." The transition from Latin to the Romance languages, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula, saw the evolution of the name into various forms, including Amador in Spanish and Portuguese. The name entered the English lexicon through cultural exchanges and the influence of Spanish and Portuguese explorers and settlers during the Age of Discovery, particularly from the 15th century onward.

Historically, the name Amador has been associated with several notable figures and saints. One of the most recognized is Saint Amador, a 4th-century martyr venerated in the Christian tradition, particularly in Spain.

His legacy contributed to the name's adoption and usage among Christian communities. The name also appears in various historical texts and documents throughout the Middle Ages, reflecting its enduring presence in the cultural landscape of the Iberian Peninsula and beyond.

Culturally, Amador carries connotations of affection and devotion, resonating with themes of love and loyalty. This symbolic association has allowed the name to maintain a certain charm and significance across generations.

In literature and folklore, characters named Amador often embody qualities of passion and commitment, reinforcing the name's romantic undertones. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Amadito may be used affectionately in familial or close-knit contexts, further enriching the name's cultural tapestry.

Famous people named Amador

In this section, you will find notable people named Amador. 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 Amador who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Amador Mohedano is a Spanish television producer best known for his work on various talent shows.

Amador Fernández-Savater is a Spanish philosopher and writer known for his contributions to contemporary thought.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Amador. 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.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amador was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Amador has ranked as high as #4009 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in Texas, California, New York, Illinois, and New Mexico.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Amador 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 Amador 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 Amador.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 24 24
2024 23 23
2023 20 20
2022 18 18
2021 26 26
2020 19 19
2019 25 25
2018 17 17
2017 22 22
2016 26 26
2015 28 28
2014 22 22
2013 25 25
2012 20 20
2011 36 36
2010 37 37
2009 18 18
2008 26 26
2007 45 45
2006 32 32
2005 29 29
2004 30 30
2003 37 37
2002 29 29
2001 46 46
2000 48 48
1999 47 47
1998 33 33
1997 50 50
1996 47 47
1995 38 38
1994 39 39
1993 42 42
1992 52 52
1991 40 40
1990 37 37
1989 35 35
1988 34 34
1987 33 33
1986 35 35
1985 42 42
1984 24 24
1983 27 27
1982 34 34
1981 37 37
1980 47 47
1979 49 49
1978 32 32
1977 38 38
1976 42 42
1975 40 40
1974 37 37
1973 41 41
1972 42 42
1971 36 36
1970 26 26
1969 30 30
1968 37 37
1967 27 27
1966 26 26
1965 26 26
1964 22 22
1963 34 34
1962 30 30
1961 31 31
1960 29 29
1959 24 24
1958 22 22
1957 39 39
1956 29 29
1955 25 25
1954 32 32
1953 31 31
1952 47 47
1951 26 26
1950 25 25
1949 30 30
1948 36 36
1947 33 33
1946 23 23
1945 30 30
1944 22 22
1943 41 41
1942 33 33
1941 21 21
1940 21 21
1939 22 22
1938 28 28
1937 24 24
1936 22 22
1935 32 32
1934 20 20
1933 30 30
1932 20 20
1931 29 29
1930 33 33
1929 33 33
1928 37 37
1927 26 26
1926 25 25
1925 34 34
1924 24 24
1923 34 34
1922 18 18
1921 19 19
1920 17 17
1919 10 10
1918 9 9
1917 11 11
1916 10 10
1915 9 9
1914 9 9
1913 7 7
1912 6 6
1908 8 8

Top States for Amador (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
TX 8
57%
CA 6
43%