Amado
Every Amado since 1883 — 4,769 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amado
Amado is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,169 in 2025 with 176 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1883, 4,769 American babies have been named Amado. Its peak came in 2025, when 176 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amado stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amado year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 176 | #1,169 |
| 2024 | 158 | #1,250 |
| 2023 | 173 | #1,184 |
| 2022 | 165 | #1,204 |
| 2021 | 107 | #1,597 |
| 2020 | 90 | #1,716 |
| 2019 | 88 | #1,762 |
| 2018 | 59 | #2,282 |
| 2017 | 40 | #2,958 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2,626 |
| 2015 | 42 | #2,810 |
| 2014 | 44 | #2,708 |
| 2013 | 42 | #2,764 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2,812 |
| 2011 | 32 | #3,365 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,533 |
| 2009 | 37 | #3,108 |
| 2008 | 37 | #3,107 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2,374 |
| 2006 | 57 | #2,223 |
| 2005 | 59 | #2,084 |
| 2004 | 42 | #2,570 |
| 2003 | 43 | #2,429 |
| 2002 | 27 | #3,263 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,152 |
| 2000 | 64 | #1,742 |
| 1995 | 37 | #2,178 |
| 1990 | 52 | #1,587 |
| 1985 | 41 | #1,569 |
| 1980 | 41 | #1,498 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,281 |
| 1970 | 37 | #1,374 |
| 1965 | 36 | #1,272 |
| 1960 | 33 | #1,382 |
| 1955 | 38 | #1,220 |
| 1950 | 33 | #1,256 |
| 1945 | 25 | #1,328 |
| 1940 | 23 | #1,398 |
| 1935 | 31 | #1,196 |
| 1930 | 34 | #1,216 |
| 1925 | 42 | #1,073 |
| 1920 | 21 | #1,697 |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,630 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,198 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Amado
- Amado Carrillo Fuentes Mafioso · 1956–1997
- Amado Nervo Writer · 1870–1919
- Amado Azar Boxer · 1913–1971
- Amado Boudou Politician · b. 1962
- Amado Guevara Soccer player · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amado in 2025?
Amado ranked #1,169 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 176 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amado?
4,769 babies have been named Amado in the United States since 1883, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amado most popular?
Amado peaked in 2025, when 176 newborns received the name.
Is Amado a boy or girl name?
Amado is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amado rising or falling?
Amado is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amado?
Well-known people named Amado include Amado Carrillo Fuentes (mafioso), Amado Nervo (writer), Amado Azar (boxer).