Amilcar Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-mil-kar //ˈæmɪlkɑːr//
Origin: Phoenician; Latin
Meaning: Phoenician: 'the one who is strong'; Latin: 'warrior'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Amilcar has its roots in the ancient Phoenician language, deriving from the elements "amil" meaning "worker" or "laborer" and "kar" meaning "of the sun" or "the sun." This etymological combination suggests a meaning akin to "the one who works for the sun" or "sun worker." The name was adopted into Latin as "Hamilcar," which was the name of several notable Carthaginian leaders, including Hamilcar Barca, the father of the famous general Hannibal, who lived during the 3rd century BCE. The name eventually made its way into various languages and cultures, including Spanish and Portuguese, where it evolved into Amilcar.
Historically, Amilcar is most prominently associated with the Carthaginian military leaders of the Punic Wars. Hamilcar Barca, in particular, played a significant role in the First Punic War (264-241 BCE) and is often credited with laying the groundwork for his son Hannibal's later campaigns against Rome.
The name has been preserved through various historical texts and accounts, reflecting the legacy of Carthaginian resistance against Roman expansion. The name's historical significance is further underscored by its use in various cultures, particularly in Iberian regions, where it has been embraced as a masculine given name.
Culturally, the name Amilcar carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflective of its historical bearers. It has been associated with themes of leadership and military prowess, resonating with the legacy of the Carthaginian leaders who bore the name.
The name has also been linked to various cultural narratives and artistic representations, reinforcing its enduring presence in the historical consciousness. While diminutive forms or variations may exist, the name Amilcar itself stands as a testament to its rich historical and cultural heritage.
Famous people named Amilcar
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Amilcar Cabral was a revolutionary leader best known for his role in the independence movements of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde.
Amilcar Lopes da Silva is a musician best known for his contributions to the Cape Verdean music scene.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amilcar was first seen in the United States in 1957.
Amilcar has ranked as high as #7583 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Virginia, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Amilcar has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Amilcar 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 Amilcar 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 Amilcar.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 22 |
| 2024 | 22 | 22 |
| 2023 | 14 | 14 |
| 2022 | 23 | 23 |
| 2021 | 23 | 23 |
| 2020 | 19 | 19 |
| 2019 | 17 | 17 |
| 2018 | 20 | 20 |
| 2017 | 19 | 19 |
| 2016 | 20 | 20 |
| 2015 | 17 | 17 |
| 2014 | 15 | 15 |
| 2013 | 20 | 20 |
| 2012 | 21 | 21 |
| 2011 | 19 | 19 |
| 2010 | 13 | 13 |
| 2009 | 24 | 24 |
| 2008 | 13 | 13 |
| 2007 | 15 | 15 |
| 2006 | 32 | 32 |
| 2005 | 27 | 27 |
| 2004 | 28 | 28 |
| 2003 | 28 | 28 |
| 2002 | 24 | 24 |
| 2001 | 26 | 26 |
| 2000 | 21 | 21 |
| 1999 | 18 | 18 |
| 1998 | 10 | 10 |
| 1997 | 19 | 19 |
| 1996 | 24 | 24 |
| 1995 | 23 | 23 |
| 1994 | 19 | 19 |
| 1993 | 28 | 28 |
| 1992 | 19 | 19 |
| 1991 | 29 | 29 |
| 1990 | 26 | 26 |
| 1989 | 22 | 22 |
| 1988 | 16 | 16 |
| 1987 | 13 | 13 |
| 1986 | 14 | 14 |
| 1985 | 13 | 13 |
| 1984 | 15 | 15 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 |
| 1982 | 11 | 11 |
| 1981 | 9 | 9 |
| 1980 | 8 | 8 |
| 1979 | 12 | 12 |
| 1978 | 10 | 10 |
| 1977 | 8 | 8 |
| 1976 | 13 | 13 |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 |
| 1974 | 8 | 8 |
| 1973 | 13 | 13 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 |
| 1957 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Amilcar (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 | 7 |