boys' name · peaked 1997

Armando

Every Armando since 1906 — 76,887 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#556
among boys
Babies in 2025
538
named Armando
Peak year
1997
1,512 babies
All-time total
76,887
since 1906

The story of Armando

Armando is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #556 in 2025 with 538 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1906, 76,887 American babies have been named Armando. Its peak came in 1997, when 1,512 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.

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 Armando stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Armando year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank Boys Boys rank
2025 538 #556
2024 518 #565
2023 513 #572
2022 541 #548
2021 515 #554
2020 580 #502
2019 549 #520
2018 611 #477
2017 608 #480
2016 682 #452
2015 750 #416
2014 775 #399
2013 758 #396
2012 822 #367
2011 881 #343
2010 959 #326
2009 1,084 #301
2008 5 #17,840 1,137 #295
2007 6 #15,710 1,245 #276
2006 1,304 #264
2005 1,312 #252
2004 6 #14,385 1,386 #240
2003 1,278 #257
2002 1,393 #243
2001 1,475 #230
2000 1,443 #237
1995 9 #8,832 1,425 #208
1990 12 #6,903 1,288 #229
1985 7 #8,404 1,017 #227
1980 12 #5,570 1,090 #222
1975 13 #4,613 926 #222
1970 730 #287
1965 599 #310
1960 8 #4,789 610 #316
1955 6 #5,249 605 #293
1950 487 #309
1945 279 #357
1940 193 #418
1935 5 #4,249 157 #452
1930 268 #342
1925 219 #404
1920 162 #478
1915 96 #580
1910 19 #678
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1900
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Armando

  1. Armando Diaz Military personnel · 1861–1928
  2. Armando Guebuza Politician · b. 1943
  3. Armando Manzanero Musician · b. 1935
  4. Armando Trovajoli Composer · 1917–2013
  5. Armando Castellazzi Soccer player · 1904–1968

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Armando in 2025?

Armando ranked #556 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 538 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Armando?

76,887 babies have been named Armando in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Armando most popular?

Armando peaked in 1997, when 1,512 newborns received the name.

Is Armando a boy or girl name?

Armando is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Armando rising or falling?

Armando is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Armando?

Well-known people named Armando include Armando Diaz (military personnel), Armando Guebuza (politician), Armando Manzanero (musician).

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