How Many People Are Named Amaro?

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

Amaro
Rare
Portuguese

Amaro means 'beloved' and is a rare name for boys. Only 195 people named Amaro live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,694,764 Americans. The name peaked in 2024 with 18 births, showing it's gaining popularity.

~11,424
Living in US
1 in 29,013
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beloved
🌐
Origin
Portuguese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Loving Caring Warm
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

73,633
Worldwide Bearers
#13,298
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
58,934
🇦🇴 Angola
4,994
🇮🇳 India
3,512
🇵🇹 Portugal
1,181
🇵🇪 Peru
885
🇪🇸 Spain
744
🇲🇽 Mexico
556
🇺🇸 United States
517
🇮🇱 Israel
387
🇨🇻 Cape Verde
257

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
195 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
171
Would be under 30 (86%)
27
Would be 30–60 (14%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 198 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
67
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Amaro Through the Generations

Amaro has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 171 under-30s and only 27 aged 30-60, it's clear that Amaro is a name for the modern era. The peak year of 2024 with 18 births indicates that parents are increasingly drawn to its unique charm and meaning.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 10
California 8

✨ Similar Names to Amaro

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Amaro's Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Amaro

How Many People Have the Name Amaro?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,424 people in the United States currently share the name Amaro. That works out to roughly 1 in every 29,013 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Amaro a Common or Rare Name?

Amaro is classified as 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 Amaro Mean?

Amaro means "beloved" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Amaro Most Popular?

The name Amaro reached peak popularity in 2024, with 18 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 Amaro?

Approximately 11,424 people named Amaro live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,424. That works out to roughly 1 in 29,013 Americans.

Is Amaro a rare name?

Amaro is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 29,013 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amaro mean?

Amaro means "beloved" and comes from Portuguese origins.

Is Amaro more male or female?

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

When was Amaro most popular?

Amaro peaked in 2024 with 18 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 US11,424
All-Time Births11,424
1 in X1 in 29,013
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2024
World Rank#13,298
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.