Amadeo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Amadeo is a name of Latin origin meaning 'lover of God'. It evolved from the Latin 'Amadeus' and has several historical forms. The name is associated with a rich cultural heritage and has traits of nobility and artistic significance. It does not have a specific biblical reference. The name became popular in the Middle Ages and is currently perceived as classic and refined.
The name Amadeo is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amadeo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Amadeo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1938th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2507th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2831st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4022nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3564th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3844th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2708th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Amadeo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amadeo"
Pronunciation
/ˌɑːməˈdeɪ.oʊ/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Amadeo is derived from the Latin name 'Amadeus', which means 'lover of God'. The root is from the words 'amare' meaning 'to love' and 'Deus' meaning 'God'.
Meaning
lover of God
Language Evolution
Amadeus, Amadeo, Amedeo
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly among Christians, due to its religious connotations.
Variants & Derivatives
Amadeus, Amedeo, Amed, Medeo
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Amadeo is viewed as a classic and somewhat noble name, often associated with artistic and musical heritage.
Famous People
Amadeo Modigliani - Italian painter and sculptor, Amadeo I of Spain - King of Spain, Amadeo Avogadro - Italian scientist known for Avogadro's law
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amadeo"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Amadeo"
"Amadeo" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1938th of 7545 | 264 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2507th of 6773 | 169 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2831st of 7552 | 160 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4022nd of 10718 | 106 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3564th of 16616 | 239 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3844th of 24088 | 378 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2708th of 23106 | 558 |
Regional Popularity of "Amadeo" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
78.61% 1084th/1379 |
58.66% 1388th/2366 |
76.36% 872nd/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
59.37% 1397th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
48.48% 1383rd/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
61.74% 2172nd/3518 |
60.78% 2458th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
43.30% 2249th/5194 |
38.17% 2411th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
39.16% 2864th/7313 |
30.67% 2289th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
79.30% 3558th/4487 |
33.42% 2280th/6822 |
27.63% 1734th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Amadeo" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Amadeo"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amadeo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.