Amado Boy

Popularity: #766 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-MAH-doh / əˈmɑːdoʊ

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: beloved; Portuguese: loved

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amado is derived from the Latin word 'amatus,' meaning 'beloved.' It is commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures. The name reflects affection and endearment, often associated with strong familial or romantic ties.

Trend Summary

The name Amado has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a low but steady presence.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Amad
  • Amadeo

International Variants

  • Amado (Spanish)
  • Amado (Portuguese)

Famous people named Amado

Amado Nervo was a Mexican poet and novelist known for his contributions to modernist literature.

Amado Carrillo Fuentes was a notorious Mexican drug lord, often referred to as 'The Lord of the Skies.'.

Amado Boudou is an Argentine politician who served as Vice President of Argentina from 2011 to 2015.

Amado de Miguel is a Spanish sociologist and writer recognized for his work in social sciences.

Fictional characters named Amado

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amado was first seen in the United States in 1883. Amado has ranked as high as #1203 nationally, which occurred in 2023, 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)

Top States for Amado (2024)

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

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18835
19108
19128
191317
191412
19159
191614
191715
191811
191924
192021
192123
192230
192320
192434
192542
192627
192734
192841
192941
193034
193134
193244
193329
193430
193531
193616
193735
193823
193914
194023
194129
194222
194330
194431
194525
194630
194730
194843
194924
195033
195142
195230
195335
195440
195538
195640
195737
195829
195936
196033
196141
196237
196328
196428
196536
196623
196739
196830
196929
197037
197139
197230
197337
197444
197545
197634
197747
197842
197935
198041
198149
198249
198330
198442
198541
198631
198737
198840
198938
199052
199135
199240
199358
199441
199537
199656
199750
199859
199953
200064
200148
200227
200343
200442
200559
200657
200754
200837
200937
201030
201132
201242
201342
201444
201542
201647
201740
201859
201988
202090
2021107
2022165
2023173
2024158