The nameAmparo
Amparo is a Spanish devotional name of protection.
- Girl's name
- Spanish
Meaning
Amparo means "protection, shelter" in Spanish, from Our Lady of the Forsaken, Virgen de los Desamparados.
Origin
Spanish.
History
Amparo is especially common in Valencia, whose patron is the Virgen de los Desamparados. In the United States it reached 845th place in 1928.
Popularity of the name Amparo
Amparo in the United States
Amparo was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 587 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Amparo. Its rise began around 1913, and it peaked in 1927. Half of all babies named Amparo in the United States were born before 1953, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amparo mean?
Amparo means "protection, shelter" in Spanish, from Our Lady of the Forsaken, Virgen de los Desamparados.
What is the origin of the name Amparo?
Spanish.
Is Amparo a girl's or a boy's name?
Amparo is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Amparo?
In 2024, Amparo was the 17504th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 5 births.