Amando
Amando is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Lovable or deserving to be loved.
Origin and history
Amando is a masculine name of Late Latin origin, derived from the gerundive form meaning 'deserving of love' or 'lovable'. It is closely related to the feminine name Amanda and the masculine Spanish or Italian name Amado. In the United States, it remains a rare choice, with fewer than 1,300 recorded male births since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
1,253 babies in the United States have been named Amando since 1880. It ranks #3445 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1883.
States where it is most popular
- TX (86.3 %)
- CA (13.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 49 |
| 1920-1930 | 104 |
| 1930-1940 | 76 |
| 1940-1950 | 85 |
| 1950-1960 | 96 |
| 1960-1970 | 98 |
| 1970-1980 | 124 |
| 1980-1990 | 140 |
| 1990-2000 | 182 |
| 2000-2010 | 167 |
| 2010-2019 | 88 |
| 2020-2029 | 44 |
Famous people named Amando
- Amando Maglitto: Boxer
Fun facts
- Amando comes directly from the Latin gerundive form of the verb 'amare', meaning 'to love'.
- Several early European saints and bishops bore the name Saint Amandus, helping spread its usage across Europe.