How Many People Are Named Amadeus?

Complete statistics for the name Amadeus: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Amadeus
Very Rare
Latin

Amadeus means 'lover of God' and has a very rare presence in the US, with only 1,594 people bearing the name, making up just 1 in 207,055 Americans. The majority, 90%, are under 30, giving it a modern twist.

~1,594
Living in US
1 in 207,055
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Lover of God
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Inspired Creative
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,995
Worldwide Bearers
#77,584
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
4,982
🇹🇿 Tanzania
621
🇩🇪 Germany
249
🇮🇩 Indonesia
210
🇺🇸 United States
190
🇲🇽 Mexico
94
🇸🇪 Sweden
63
🇵🇭 Philippines
62
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
53
🇨🇭 Switzerland
47

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,594 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
1,449
Would be under 30 (90%)
166
Would be 30–60 (10%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,615 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
95

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Amadeus Through the Generations

Amadeus, a name that's seen a surge in popularity, particularly in 2024 with 153 births, stands out among its peers. With an average age of 14, it's clear that this name is favored by younger parents, contributing to its youthful demographic. Of the 1,594 individuals named Amadeus in the US, 1,449 are under 30, indicating a strong preference for this name among the younger generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 254
Texas 176
Florida 35
New York 22
Illinois 19
Colorado 18
Arizona 17
Ohio 7
Georgia 5
Kansas 5

✨ Similar Names to Amadeus

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Amadeus's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Amadeus

How Many People Have the Name Amadeus?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,594 people in the United States currently share the name Amadeus. That works out to roughly 1 in every 207,055 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Amadeus a Common or Rare Name?

Amadeus is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Amadeus Mean?

Amadeus means "lover of God" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Amadeus in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Amadeus Most Popular?

The name Amadeus reached peak popularity in 2024, with 153 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Amadeus?

Approximately 1,594 people named Amadeus live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,615. That works out to roughly 1 in 207,055 Americans.

Is Amadeus a rare name?

Amadeus is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 207,055 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amadeus mean?

Amadeus means "lover of God" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Amadeus more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Amadeus are male and 0% are female.

When was Amadeus most popular?

Amadeus peaked in 2024 with 153 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,594
All-Time Births1,615
1 in X1 in 207,055
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2024
World Rank#77,584
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.