Armando
Armando is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Army man, warrior, or soldier.
Origin and history
Armando is the Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Herman, originating from Germanic roots. It traditionally means 'army man' or 'soldier'. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage as a classic name within Latin American and Italian heritage communities.
Popularity in the United States
76,515 babies in the United States have been named Armando since 1880. It ranks #382 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #542.
States where it is most popular
- CA (35.2 %)
- TX (30.5 %)
- AZ (5.2 %)
- NY (4.6 %)
- IL (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 20 |
| 1910-1920 | 911 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,093 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,956 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,105 |
| 1950-1960 | 5,759 |
| 1960-1970 | 6,308 |
| 1970-1980 | 8,606 |
| 1980-1990 | 10,422 |
| 1990-2000 | 13,678 |
| 2000-2010 | 13,057 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,395 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,205 |
Famous people named Armando
- Armando Christian Pérez: Rapper, Singer
- Armando Benítez: Baseball Player
- Armando Iannucci: Screenwriter, Director
Nicknames
Mando, Mandi
Fun facts
- Although popularized in Romance languages, the name traces back to the ancient Germanic elements 'hari' (army) and 'man' (man).
- Armando has ranked among the top 1,000 boy names in the United States every year since tracking began in 1880.