Amor Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-MOR / /əˈmɔːr/Latin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: love; Spanish: love
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Amor is derived from the Latin word for love, 'amor'. It is used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. The name has been associated with themes of affection and romance throughout history.
Trend Summary
The name Amor has seen limited use in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Amora
International Variants
- Amor (Spanish)
- Amore (Italian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amor was first seen in the United States in 1972. Amor has ranked as high as #1206 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Amor has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amor (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 29 | |
| TX | 21 | |
| FL | 12 | |
| GA | 8 | |
| IN | 7 | |
| NJ | 7 | |
| PA | 7 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| WI | 5 | |
| IL | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 34 |
| 2004 | 32 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 43 |
| 2007 | 46 |
| 2008 | 48 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2010 | 52 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2012 | 66 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2014 | 126 |
| 2015 | 88 |
| 2016 | 97 |
| 2017 | 103 |
| 2018 | 109 |
| 2019 | 113 |
| 2020 | 145 |
| 2021 | 138 |
| 2022 | 121 |
| 2023 | 152 |
| 2024 | 154 |