How Many People Are Named Armando?

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

Armando
Very Rare
Spanish

Armando means 'defender' in Spanish, making it a strong choice for parents. It's rare, with just 1 in 5,071 Americans bearing this name, totaling around 65,073 people today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1997.

~634
Living in US
1 in 522,791
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Defender
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined
3
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

197,067
Worldwide Bearers
#470
Global Rank
🇻🇪 Venezuela
40,765
🇵🇪 Peru
39,009
🇵🇹 Portugal
21,538
🇧🇴 Bolivia
19,340
🇨🇱 Chile
13,691
🇪🇨 Ecuador
13,662
🇪🇸 Spain
13,398
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
6,530
🇫🇷 France
4,340
🇵🇾 Paraguay
4,076

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
64,724 (99%)
♀ Female
349 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
27,494
Would be under 30 (36%)
31,244
Would be 30–60 (41%)
17,604
Would be over 60 (23%)

All 76,342 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
68
International
5

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

📜 Armando Through the Generations

Armando has seen its fair share of popularity over the years, peaking in 1997 with 1,512 births. Today, it's considered a name between classic and modern, with a slight decline in recent times. People named Armando are spread across different age groups, with 36% under 30, 41% aged 30-60, and 23% over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 25,703
Texas 22,190
Arizona 3,742
New York 3,360
Illinois 3,340
Florida 2,812
New Mexico 1,519
New Jersey 1,045
Colorado 1,038
Washington 831

⭐ Famous People Named Armando

Armando is a masculine given name. It is a variant of the name Herman. Notable people bearing the name include:Armando Allen, American football player Armando Álvarez (disambiguation), multiple people Armando Angelini (1891–1968), Italian lawyer and politician Armando Bacot, American basketball player Armando Bandini (1926–2011), Italian actor Armando Becker, Venezuelan basketball player Armando Castagna, Italian speedway rider Armando Colombo, German engineer Armando Cougnet (1880–1959), Italian journalist Armando Diaz (1861–1928), Italian general Armando Dobra, Albanian footballer Armando Es…

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✨ Similar Names to Armando

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Armando's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Armando

How Many People Have the Name Armando?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 634 people in the United States currently share the name Armando. That works out to roughly 1 in every 522,791 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Armando a Common or Rare Name?

Armando 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 Armando Mean?

Armando means "defender" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Armando in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Armando Most Popular?

The name Armando reached peak popularity in 1997, with 1,512 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Armando?

Approximately 634 people named Armando live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 634. That works out to roughly 1 in 522,791 Americans.

Is Armando a rare name?

Armando is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 522,791 Americans has this name.

What does the name Armando mean?

Armando means "defender" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Armando more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Armando are male and 1% are female.

When was Armando most popular?

Armando peaked in 1997 with 1,512 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US634
All-Time Births634
1 in X1 in 522,791
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1997
World Rank#470
Male %99%
Female %1%

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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.