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boys' name ★ peaked 1917

Amedeo

Gender Boy Rank 2025 Below top lists
Rank 2025
–
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Amedeo
How common
–
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1917
24 babies
All-time total
667
#6,642 all-time among boys
First recorded
1909
in Social Security records

Amedeo popularity over time

667 babies have been named Amedeo since 1909, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.010.020.030.0418801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1914Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – –
1890s – – – –
1900s 5 1 – #1,453
1910s 144 14 +2780% #1,302
1920s 158 16 +10% #1,811
1930s 73 7 -54% #1,928
1940s 49 5 -33% #2,074
1950s 32 3 -35% #3,284
1960s 46 5 +44% #2,863
1970s 23 2 -50% #4,463
1980s 5 1 -78% #6,996
1990s 28 3 +460% #6,540
2000s 27 3 -4% #9,629
2010s 42 4 +56% #8,888
2020s (to 2025) 35 6 +39% #7,776

The story of Amedeo

Amedeo is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1909, 667 American babies have been named Amedeo. Its peak came in 1917, when 24 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Amedeo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Amedeo?

The median living Amedeo is about 35 years old; half are between 10 and 63. An estimated 300 people named Amedeo are alive in the United States today.

median 35 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Amedeo year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 – –
2024 5 #12,456
2023 10 #7,776
2022 7 #9,886
2021 5 #12,247
2020 8 #8,782
2019 5 #12,244
2018 7 #9,732
2017 8 #8,888
2016 5 #12,292
2015 5 #12,187
2014 6 #10,785
2013 – –
2012 – –
2011 – –
2010 6 #10,840
2009 5 #12,588
2008 6 #11,112
2007 5 #12,455
2006 – –
2005 – –
2004 5 #11,442
2003 6 #9,629
2002 – –
2001 – –
2000 – –
1995 – –
1990 5 #8,159
1985 – –
1980 – –
1975 – –
1970 – –
1965 8 #2,989
1960 – –
1955 – –
1950 5 #3,705
1945 – –
1940 7 #2,883
1935 9 #2,536
1930 6 #3,605
1925 19 #1,811
1920 17 #1,968
1915 23 #1,413
1910 5 #1,596
1905 – –
1900 – –
1895 – –
1890 – –
1885 – –
1880 – –

Famous people named Amedeo

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Amedeo Modigliani Amedeo Modigliani Italian painter and sculptor (1884–1920) 19th century
  2. 2 Amedeo Avogadro Amedeo Avogadro Italian scientist (1776–1856) 18th century
  3. 3 Amedeo Carboni Amedeo Carboni Italian footballer (born 1965) Contemporary
  4. 4 Amedeo Nazzari Amedeo Nazzari Italian actor (1907–1979) Contemporary
  5. 5 Amedeo Amadei Amedeo Amadei Italian footballer and manager (1921-2013) Contemporary
  6. 6 Amedeo Biavati Amedeo Biavati Italian footballer (1915-1979) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Amedeo, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Amedeo?

The median living Amedeo is about 35 years old. Half of all living Amedeos are between 10 and 63 years old.

How many people named Amedeo are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Amedeo are alive in the United States, based on 667 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Amedeo in 2025?

Amedeo did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Amedeo?

667 babies have been named Amedeo in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Amedeo most popular?

Amedeo peaked in 1917, when 24 newborns received the name.

Is Amedeo a boy or girl name?

Amedeo is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Amedeo rising or falling?

Amedeo is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Amedeo?

Well-known people named Amedeo include Amedeo Modigliani (painter), Amedeo Avogadro (chemist), Amedeo Carboni (soccer player).

Names like Amedeo

Names that sound and feel close to Amedeo: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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