Amadeus
From Latin Amadeus, from Latin amo (“love”) + deus (“god”).
Every Amadeus since 1985 — 1,720 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amadeus
Amadeus is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,634 in 2025 with 103 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 1,720 American babies have been named Amadeus. Its peak came in 2024, when 154 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 Amadeus stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amadeus year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 103 | #1,634 |
| 2024 | 154 | #1,275 |
| 2023 | 101 | #1,682 |
| 2022 | 71 | #2,097 |
| 2021 | 79 | #1,916 |
| 2020 | 87 | #1,758 |
| 2019 | 71 | #2,044 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,065 |
| 2017 | 75 | #1,919 |
| 2016 | 63 | #2,170 |
| 2015 | 67 | #2,086 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2,889 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2,337 |
| 2012 | 51 | #2,451 |
| 2011 | 36 | #3,116 |
| 2010 | 40 | #2,916 |
| 2009 | 35 | #3,227 |
| 2008 | 45 | #2,717 |
| 2007 | 30 | #3,513 |
| 2006 | 40 | #2,834 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3,172 |
| 2004 | 26 | #3,538 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3,282 |
| 2002 | 32 | #2,884 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,746 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,426 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,136 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,416 |
| 1985 | 11 | #3,810 |
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Famous people named Amadeus
- Amadeus VIII, Duke of Savoy Nobleman · 1383–1451
- Amadeus IX, Duke of Savoy Nobleman · 1435–1472
- Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy Politician · 1334–1383
- Amadeus III, Count of Savoy Politician · 1095–1148
- Amadeus V, Count of Savoy Nobleman · 1249–1323
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amadeus mean?
From Latin Amadeus, from Latin amo (“love”) + deus (“god”).
How popular is the name Amadeus in 2025?
Amadeus ranked #1,634 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 103 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amadeus?
1,720 babies have been named Amadeus in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amadeus most popular?
Amadeus peaked in 2024, when 154 newborns received the name.
Is Amadeus a boy or girl name?
Amadeus is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amadeus rising or falling?
Amadeus is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amadeus?
Well-known people named Amadeus include Amadeus VIII, Duke of Savoy (nobleman), Amadeus IX, Duke of Savoy (nobleman), Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy (politician).