Amador
Amador is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lover or lover of God.
Origin and history
Amador is a masculine name derived from the Late Latin name Amator, meaning 'lover' or 'lover of God.' It has long been used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures and remains a steady, lower-frequency choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,372 babies in the United States have been named Amador since 1880. It ranks #2212 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1797.
States where it is most popular
- TX (62 %)
- CA (36.2 %)
- NY (0.71 %)
- IL (0.66 %)
- NM (0.44 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 8 |
| 1910-1920 | 71 |
| 1920-1930 | 267 |
| 1930-1940 | 260 |
| 1940-1950 | 290 |
| 1950-1960 | 300 |
| 1960-1970 | 292 |
| 1970-1980 | 383 |
| 1980-1990 | 348 |
| 1990-2000 | 425 |
| 2000-2010 | 340 |
| 2010-2019 | 258 |
| 2020-2029 | 130 |
Fun facts
- The name traces back to Saint Amator (Amador in Spanish), a 5th-century Bishop of Auxerre in France.
- Amador is also a notable place name, including Amador County in California's Gold Country.