Amado Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-MAH-doh / əˈmɑːdoʊSpanish; 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)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 45 | |
TX | 44 | |
IL | 10 | |
AZ | 8 | |
FL | 6 | |
NC | 5 | |
WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1883 | 5 |
1910 | 8 |
1912 | 8 |
1913 | 17 |
1914 | 12 |
1915 | 9 |
1916 | 14 |
1917 | 15 |
1918 | 11 |
1919 | 24 |
1920 | 21 |
1921 | 23 |
1922 | 30 |
1923 | 20 |
1924 | 34 |
1925 | 42 |
1926 | 27 |
1927 | 34 |
1928 | 41 |
1929 | 41 |
1930 | 34 |
1931 | 34 |
1932 | 44 |
1933 | 29 |
1934 | 30 |
1935 | 31 |
1936 | 16 |
1937 | 35 |
1938 | 23 |
1939 | 14 |
1940 | 23 |
1941 | 29 |
1942 | 22 |
1943 | 30 |
1944 | 31 |
1945 | 25 |
1946 | 30 |
1947 | 30 |
1948 | 43 |
1949 | 24 |
1950 | 33 |
1951 | 42 |
1952 | 30 |
1953 | 35 |
1954 | 40 |
1955 | 38 |
1956 | 40 |
1957 | 37 |
1958 | 29 |
1959 | 36 |
1960 | 33 |
1961 | 41 |
1962 | 37 |
1963 | 28 |
1964 | 28 |
1965 | 36 |
1966 | 23 |
1967 | 39 |
1968 | 30 |
1969 | 29 |
1970 | 37 |
1971 | 39 |
1972 | 30 |
1973 | 37 |
1974 | 44 |
1975 | 45 |
1976 | 34 |
1977 | 47 |
1978 | 42 |
1979 | 35 |
1980 | 41 |
1981 | 49 |
1982 | 49 |
1983 | 30 |
1984 | 42 |
1985 | 41 |
1986 | 31 |
1987 | 37 |
1988 | 40 |
1989 | 38 |
1990 | 52 |
1991 | 35 |
1992 | 40 |
1993 | 58 |
1994 | 41 |
1995 | 37 |
1996 | 56 |
1997 | 50 |
1998 | 59 |
1999 | 53 |
2000 | 64 |
2001 | 48 |
2002 | 27 |
2003 | 43 |
2004 | 42 |
2005 | 59 |
2006 | 57 |
2007 | 54 |
2008 | 37 |
2009 | 37 |
2010 | 30 |
2011 | 32 |
2012 | 42 |
2013 | 42 |
2014 | 44 |
2015 | 42 |
2016 | 47 |
2017 | 40 |
2018 | 59 |
2019 | 88 |
2020 | 90 |
2021 | 107 |
2022 | 165 |
2023 | 173 |
2024 | 158 |