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The name 'Amado' originates from Spanish, meaning 'beloved' or 'loved one,' with roots tracing back to the Latin 'amatus.' It has evolved from the Latin through the Spanish language and is associated with love and affection. The name holds no biblical significance. It became popular in Spanish-speaking regions during the Middle Ages and remains a charming choice today. Variants include 'Amada' and 'Mado,' and notable figures bearing the name include poet Amado Nervo and drug lord Amado Carrillo Fuentes.

The name Amado 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, Amado 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, 'Amado' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1610th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1272nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1316th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1424th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1755th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2449th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1786th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Amado' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.