Amadeo
Every Amadeo since 1909 — 1,960 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amadeo
Amadeo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,869 in 2025 with 84 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1909, 1,960 American babies have been named Amadeo. Its peak came in 2025, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Amadeo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amadeo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 | #1,869 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,210 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,316 |
| 2022 | 79 | #1,951 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2,196 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,267 |
| 2019 | 35 | #3,263 |
| 2018 | 24 | #4,230 |
| 2017 | 48 | #2,598 |
| 2016 | 34 | #3,297 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,184 |
| 2014 | 31 | #3,460 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3,128 |
| 2012 | 33 | #3,301 |
| 2011 | 22 | #4,364 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,056 |
| 2009 | 23 | #4,285 |
| 2008 | 29 | #3,650 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,798 |
| 2006 | 31 | #3,389 |
| 2005 | 31 | #3,242 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,612 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,622 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,512 |
| 2001 | 26 | #3,322 |
| 2000 | 15 | #4,796 |
| 1995 | 19 | #3,435 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,471 |
| 1985 | 6 | #5,811 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,549 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,437 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,532 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,784 |
| 1960 | 11 | #2,537 |
| 1955 | 14 | #2,142 |
| 1950 | 6 | #3,334 |
| 1945 | 15 | #1,775 |
| 1940 | 11 | #2,184 |
| 1935 | 5 | #3,663 |
| 1930 | 14 | #2,082 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,439 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,340 |
| 1915 | 18 | #1,663 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,197 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Amadeo
- Amadeo I of Spain Politician · 1845–1890
- Amadeo Carrizo Soccer player · 1926–2020
- Amadeo Bordiga Politician · 1889–1970
- Amadeo de Souza Cardoso Painter · 1887–1918
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Amadeo in 2025?
Amadeo ranked #1,869 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 84 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amadeo?
1,960 babies have been named Amadeo in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amadeo most popular?
Amadeo peaked in 2025, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Amadeo a boy or girl name?
Amadeo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amadeo rising or falling?
Amadeo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amadeo?
Well-known people named Amadeo include Amadeo I of Spain (politician), Amadeo Carrizo (soccer player), Amadeo Bordiga (politician).