Amadeus
Amadeus is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Love of God; loving God.
Origin and history
Amadeus is a Late Latin name meaning 'love of God' or 'one who loves God'. Historically associated with European nobility and classical music, it remains a distinctive and grand choice in the United States. Though historically rare in the U.S., its usage has increased noticeably in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,720 babies in the United States have been named Amadeus since 1880. It ranks #3070 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1351.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.1 %)
- TX (30.8 %)
- FL (7.5 %)
- IL (3.9 %)
- NY (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 163 |
| 2000-2010 | 326 |
| 2010-2019 | 566 |
| 2020-2029 | 595 |
Famous people named Amadeus
- Amadeus Serafini: Actor
- Amadeus Cho: Fictional Character
Fun facts
- Although Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart popularized the name globally, Amadeus was actually the Latinized form of his baptismal middle name, Theophilus.
- More than a third of all U.S. birth records for the name Amadeus since 1880 have been registered in just the last few years.