Radames
Radames is a boy's name of Other origin.
Meaning
Literary name created for the Egyptian hero in Verdi's opera Aida; possibly inspired by ancient Egyptian royal names like Ramesses.
Origin and history
Radames is a masculine given name popularized by Giuseppe Verdi's 1871 opera Aida, where Radamès is an Egyptian military commander. The name was created or adapted by the opera's librettist Antonio Ghislanzoni and author Auguste Mariette. In the United States, it is a rare name primarily chosen by opera enthusiasts and families seeking a dramatic, classical name.
Popularity in the United States
819 babies in the United States have been named Radames since 1880. It ranks #3857 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1914.
States where it is most popular
- NY (96.2 %)
- NJ (3.8 %)
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 | 81 |
| 1960-1970 | 155 |
| 1970-1980 | 221 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 118 |
| 2000-2010 | 53 |
| 2010-2019 | 36 |
| 2020-2029 | 13 |
Famous people named Radames
- Radamés Gnattali: Composer, Musician
Fun facts
- The name was made famous worldwide by Giuseppe Verdi's opera Aida, which premiered in Cairo in 1871.
- Radames has been used consistently but sparingly in the U.S. since 1880, with under 1,000 total births recorded.