Amador
Meaninglover · Spanish
- US rank
- #4,249
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,021 in 1908
24 babies were named Amador in the US in 2025. It has climbed 606 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1908–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Amador you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 70,922 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Amador, 24 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Amador would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAmador first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1908, when it ranked #1,021. Today it's #4,249, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAmador has climbed 606 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,249. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Amador means “lover”.
About the name Amador
Amador is a boy name of Latin origin meaning “lover”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-dor”. US birth records list Amador for boys from 1908 to 2025, in 115 of those 118 years. Its best year was 1908, when it ranked #1,021 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,249, with 24 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 26 | 38,610 boys |
| 1910s | 9.4 | 106,157 boys |
| 1920s | 24 | 41,288 boys |
| 1930s | 25 | 40,584 boys |
| 1940s | 20 | 51,073 boys |
| 1950s | 15 | 67,159 boys |
| 1960s | 15 | 65,531 boys |
| 1970s | 23 | 42,808 boys |
| 1980s | 19 | 52,966 boys |
| 1990s | 22 | 45,767 boys |
| 2000s | 17 | 58,685 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 72,993 boys |
| 2020s | 13 | 79,681 boys |
More Latin boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Alexander · defender of men
Questions about the name Amador
What does the name Amador mean?
Amador means “lover” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Amador?
Amador has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Oliver, Theodore, Lucas.
Is Amador a boy or girl name?
Amador is a boy name.
How popular is the name Amador?
Amador ranked #4,249 for US boys in 2025, given to 24 babies. Its best year was 1908 (#1,021).