Amador Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Spanish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Amador means 'lover' or 'adorer'.
Meaning of the Name Amador
Amador is a Spanish name that means 'lover' or 'adorer'. It is derived from the Latin word 'Amator' meaning 'loved' or 'beloved'. The name has romantic connotations and is often associated with passion and affection. It can also be seen as a reference to St. Amator, a 5th century bishop who was renowned for his devotion and love for the Church.
Popularity of the Name Amador
The popularity for the name Amador peaked in popularity in the year 1992 with 52 births, which ranked number 4,117 out of 23,365 unique names for that year. Amador had the most male births in 1992 with 52, which ranked number 1,659 out of 9,819 male names. The number of births for the name Amador has declined over the last ten years from 20 births to 18 births, a decline of -10.00%. Among males, Amador has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 20 births to 18 births, a decline of -10.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Amador
- 20 Year Trend of Amador: -37.93%
- 10 Year Trend of Amador: -10.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Amador: -10.00%
Popularity of Amador by State
For males, Amador was most popular in Southwestern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in TX, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Amador. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | 2311 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Amador
- Total Births of Amador: 18 (-1.05%)
- Male Births of Amador: 18 (-1.05%)
Given the downward trend of Amador over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.05% decrease in total births, for a total of 18 births in 2024. Male births for Amador have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 18 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.05%.