Amadeus

Amadeus - A very unique male name

Amadeus appeared on the charts for the first time in 1987 on position #2500. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Amadeus and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Amadeus? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Amadeus. The baby boy name Amadeus was given to 61 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1569 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 24,037 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Amadeus peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1253.

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Amadeus is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Amadeus is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #1,011 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,138.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Amadeus is where you live.

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Amadeus origin and meaning

Latin

'Love of God,' from Latin amare, to love, and Deus, God

Amadeus was a Latin religious name borne by several European royals and saints, but its fame rests on one man: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose middle name became shorthand for musical genius, reinforced by the 1984 film Amadeus. US use is recent and small, first appearing in 1987 and peaking in 2024. It is a grand name chosen deliberately.

Attested etymology

Amadeus is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Amadeus, pop culture references for the name Amadeus and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

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We've found the following names that sound similar to Amadeus, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Amadeus

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Amadeus a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Amadeus?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-muh-DAY-us · /ɑməˈdeɪəs/
The site's syllable table gives 3, but the name is usually spoken in 4 syllables.

Around the world

• Amadeo (Spanish / Italian) — The vernacular form in both languages.
• Amadeusz (Polish) — Polish form of the same Latin name.

Famous bearers

• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart — Austrian composer; Amadeus was his middle name and the name by which his genius is universally invoked (1756–1791) Historical

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Amadeus is chosen by parents — often musical ones — who want a name with unmistakable artistic weight.

Worth knowing

• The Mozart association is total; most people will assume it is a deliberate tribute.