Amilcar
Amilcar is a boy's name of Other origin.
Meaning
Brother or friend of Melqart.
Origin and history
Amilcar is a male given name of ancient Phoenician origin, derived from the Punic name Hamilcar. It historically means 'brother of Melqart' or 'friend of Melqart', referencing the chief deity of Tyre. In the United States, it remains a rare given name primarily used within Hispanic and Latin American communities.
Popularity in the United States
967 babies in the United States have been named Amilcar since 1880. It ranks #3714 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1804.
States where it is most popular
- CA (85.8 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- VA (2.7 %)
- NY (2.3 %)
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 | 11 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 128 |
| 1990-2000 | 215 |
| 2000-2010 | 238 |
| 2010-2019 | 181 |
| 2020-2029 | 123 |
Famous people named Amilcar
- AmÃlcar Cabral: Politician, Revolutionary
Fun facts
- The name stems from ancient Carthage, famously borne by Hamilcar Barca, the general and father of Hannibal.
- Amilcar is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the classical Punic name Hamilcar.