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

Explore More Amadeo Name Visualizations

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.