Amadeo
Amadeo is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lover of God or loved by God.
Origin and history
Amadeo is a classical masculine name derived from Late Latin, meaning 'god lover' or 'loving God'. It has historically been popular in Romance-language regions, particularly Italy and Spain. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice with traditional roots.
Popularity in the United States
1,960 babies in the United States have been named Amadeo since 1880. It ranks #2907 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1516.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53 %)
- CA (38.8 %)
- NY (2.6 %)
- CO (1.9 %)
- FL (1.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 144 |
| 1920-1930 | 140 |
| 1930-1940 | 84 |
| 1940-1950 | 87 |
| 1950-1960 | 89 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 80 |
| 1980-1990 | 108 |
| 1990-2000 | 187 |
| 2000-2010 | 255 |
| 2010-2019 | 304 |
| 2020-2029 | 412 |
Famous people named Amadeo
- Amadeo Modigliani: Painter, Sculptor
- Amadeo Giannini: Banker, Entrepreneur
Nicknames
Deo
Fun facts
- Amadeo of Savoy reigned briefly as the King of Spain from 1870 to 1873.
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart used the Italian variant Amadeo during his travels in Italy.