Rising since 1985, #1,666 for girls today.
Popularity of Amor since 1912
Babies named Amor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 0 | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 41 | 0 |
| 1980s | 51 | 0 |
| 1990s | 97 | 8 |
| 2000s | 337 | 103 |
| 2010s | 896 | 255 |
| 2020s | 835 | 325 |
Meaning & origin
Amor is the Latin word for 'love', and it entered the U.S. naming pool in 1972. As of 2025, it ranks 1,666, with about 1 in 12,962 babies receiving the name. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 1985, and it reached its peak rank in 2023. The name is most common in Arizona, Illinois, and Indiana. While still uncommon, Amor's upward trajectory suggests it is gaining favor as a meaningful, cross-cultural choice.
Amor is the Latin word for 'love', directly adopted as a given name. It has been used sparingly in various European cultures, especially in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities, and has seen occasional use as a symbolic or affectionate name elsewhere. The name also appears in classical mythology as a name for Cupid, the Roman god of love.
Where Amor is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Amor
Names that share Amor's style, for a brother or sister.
