The nameAmadeus
Amadeus is Mozart's middle name. It reached its best American rank in 2024.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Amadeus comes from the Latin amare, "to love", and Deus, "God".
Origin
Latin.
History
Mozart signed himself Wolfgang Amadè and the Latin Amadeus has stuck to him. In the United States Amadeus reached 1277th place in 2024, its best year.
Famous people named Amadeus
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer
Popularity of the name Amadeus
Amadeus in the United States
Amadeus was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 566 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Amadeus. Its rise began around 1987, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Amadeus in the United States were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 98 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Amadeus
Names from the same generation as Amadeus, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amadeus mean?
Amadeus comes from the Latin amare, "to love", and Deus, "God".
What is the origin of the name Amadeus?
Latin.
Is Amadeus a girl's or a boy's name?
Amadeus is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Amadeus?
In 2024, Amadeus was the 1284th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 153 births.
What are the variants of the name Amadeus?
Variants and related names of Amadeus include Amedeo and Théophile.
What are good sibling names for Amadeus?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Pia, Alba, Leonie and Giulia for a sister, Augustine, Lucien, Emil and Mouhamed for a brother.
Who are famous people named Amadeus?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer.