Amparo
Every Amparo since 1911 — 3,333 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amparo
Amparo is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,001 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1911, 3,333 American babies have been named Amparo. Its peak came in 1927, when 73 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Amparo stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amparo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,001 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,453 | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,261 | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,303 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,442 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,437 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 7 | #12,823 | — | — |
| 2016 | 9 | #10,938 | — | — |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,038 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,716 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #14,742 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,290 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #12,257 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,566 | — | — |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,531 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #15,539 | — | — |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,130 | — | — |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,506 | — | — |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,845 | — | — |
| 2004 | 14 | #7,855 | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,076 | — | — |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,148 | — | — |
| 2001 | 14 | #7,344 | — | — |
| 2000 | 21 | #5,321 | — | — |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,588 | — | — |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,436 | — | — |
| 1985 | 19 | #4,133 | — | — |
| 1980 | 32 | #2,802 | — | — |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,025 | — | — |
| 1970 | 33 | #2,311 | — | — |
| 1965 | 29 | #2,205 | — | — |
| 1960 | 29 | #2,150 | — | — |
| 1955 | 38 | #1,668 | — | — |
| 1950 | 46 | #1,352 | — | — |
| 1945 | 29 | #1,515 | — | — |
| 1940 | 40 | #1,150 | 5 | #3,473 |
| 1935 | 36 | #1,182 | — | — |
| 1930 | 54 | #1,002 | — | — |
| 1925 | 57 | #989 | — | — |
| 1920 | 44 | #1,133 | — | — |
| 1915 | 8 | #3,146 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Amparo
- Amparo Rivelles Actor · 1925–2013
- Amparo Baró Actor · 1937–2015
- Amparo Muñoz Celebrity · 1954–2011
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amparo in 2025?
Amparo ranked #11,001 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amparo?
3,333 babies have been named Amparo in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amparo most popular?
Amparo peaked in 1927, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Amparo a boy or girl name?
Amparo is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amparo rising or falling?
Amparo has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Amparo?
Well-known people named Amparo include Amparo Rivelles (actor), Amparo Baró (actor), Amparo Muñoz (celebrity).