Holding steady, #4,249 for boys today.
Popularity of Amador since 1908
Babies named Amador per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Amador's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 8 |
| 1910s | 71 |
| 1920s | 267 |
| 1930s | 260 |
| 1940s | 290 |
| 1950s | 300 |
| 1960s | 292 |
| 1970s | 383 |
| 1980s | 348 |
| 1990s | 425 |
| 2000s | 340 |
| 2010s | 258 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Amador has been in steady but rare use in the United States since 1908, when it first appeared in Social Security records. The name peaked in popularity during that very year, ranking as high as 4,249th nationally. In 2025, it returned to that same rank, demonstrating remarkable stability over more than a century. The name remains most heavily concentrated in California, reflecting its enduring appeal within Spanish-speaking communities. With only 1 in 71,170 newborns receiving the name in 2025, Amador retains a distinctive and uncommon quality.
Amador derives from the Latin 'amator', meaning 'lover'. It was used as a given name in medieval Spain and Portugal, often in reference to Saint Amador, a 9th-century martyr venerated in the Iberian Peninsula. The name has remained in occasional use in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities, particularly in the Americas.
Where Amador is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ama, Amado
Variants: Amadour
Sibling names for Amador
Names that share Amador's style, for a brother or sister.
