Amador Boy
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.
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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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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amador was first seen in the United States in 1908.
Amador has ranked as high as #1189 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and New Mexico.
In the past 5 years the name Amador has been trending down 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.
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. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| CA | 6 |
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 | Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 23 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2016 | 26 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2013 | 25 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2010 | 37 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2006 | 32 |
| 2005 | 29 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2002 | 29 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2000 | 48 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 1998 | 33 |
| 1997 | 50 |
| 1996 | 47 |
| 1995 | 38 |
| 1994 | 39 |
| 1993 | 42 |
| 1992 | 52 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1990 | 37 |
| 1989 | 35 |
| 1988 | 34 |
| 1987 | 33 |
| 1986 | 35 |
| 1985 | 42 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1982 | 34 |
| 1981 | 37 |
| 1980 | 47 |
| 1979 | 49 |
| 1978 | 32 |
| 1977 | 38 |
| 1976 | 42 |
| 1975 | 40 |
| 1974 | 37 |
| 1973 | 41 |
| 1972 | 42 |
| 1971 | 36 |
| 1970 | 26 |
| 1969 | 30 |
| 1968 | 37 |
| 1967 | 27 |
| 1966 | 26 |
| 1965 | 26 |
| 1964 | 22 |
| 1963 | 34 |
| 1962 | 30 |
| 1961 | 31 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1957 | 39 |
| 1956 | 29 |
| 1955 | 25 |
| 1954 | 32 |
| 1953 | 31 |
| 1952 | 47 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1949 | 30 |
| 1948 | 36 |
| 1947 | 33 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1945 | 30 |
| 1944 | 22 |
| 1943 | 41 |
| 1942 | 33 |
| 1941 | 21 |
| 1940 | 21 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1938 | 28 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1935 | 32 |
| 1934 | 20 |
| 1933 | 30 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1931 | 29 |
| 1930 | 33 |
| 1929 | 33 |
| 1928 | 37 |
| 1927 | 26 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1925 | 34 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1923 | 34 |
| 1922 | 18 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1920 | 17 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1918 | 9 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1915 | 9 |
| 1914 | 9 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1908 | 8 |