NAME PROFILE

Amador

Amador is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning 'lover' or 'one who loves.' It conveys warmth and affection, often associated with a person who is caring and devoted.

Key Stats

Total births3,372
GenderMale (66% / 34%)
Peak year1952
Peak generationBoomer
First recorded1913
Most recent2025
Syllables3
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

TX — 55%CA — 41%IL — 2%NY — 2%NM — 1%

Notable People

Amador de los Ríos (Spanish historian and critic) · Amador González (Spanish footballer) · Amador (fictional character from *Los Santos Inocentes*, a novel by Miguel Delibes) · Amador (popular name in various Spanish-speaking countries)

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