Total births
209
Boys' name · since 1977
Amaro
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 209 babies named Amaro, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5312
- among boys today
- 209
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Amaro is the #5312 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 209 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Amaro recorded 209 times among boys since 1977, holding rank #5312 nationally today, ahead of 63% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2025.
- #5312 among boys today
- 209 born since 1977
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Amaro is currently the #5312 boys' name in America, more common than 63% of boys - 209 born since 1977, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5312
- among boys today
- 209
- born since 1977
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other boys
Amaro vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5312
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 63% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Amaro was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
18 babies were named Amaro in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Amaro compares
209 39th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Amaro's all-time total is 43% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Amaro | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 209 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 18 | 23 | 22,252 |
Amaro's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Amaro's SSA record in two at 2014 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2024 peak of 18, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Amaro at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#5,312
Active since
1977
Amaro popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Amaro by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Amaro's strongest decade.
85 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Amaro births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 17
1970s
17 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 10
1990s
10 births
- 2000s 18
2000s
18 births
- 2010s
2010s
85 births
- 2020s
2020s
74 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 85 births (41% of all-time use).
Amaro by state
Where Amaro concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 4.8% |
| #2 | California | | 8 | 3.8% |
Texas share of Amaro's total US births 4.8%
Even split
10 of 209 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amaro? ▼
209 babies have been named Amaro since 1977. It currently ranks #5312 among boys. The peak year was 2024 with 18 births.
When was Amaro most popular? ▼
Amaro was most popular in the 2010s decade with 85 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Amaro most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Amaro are Texas (10 births), California (8 births).
How long has the name Amaro been used? ▼
Amaro has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 49 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Amaro? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amari, Amare, Amar, Amado, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Amaro's data
- Amaro's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (85 total births) through the 2020s (74) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Amaros (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Amaro
Nearby Names Like Amaro
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amaro
Amari Boy
#172 31,994 births
Amare Boy
#2094 6,150 births
Amar Boy
#1242 4,989 births
Amado Boy
#1250 4,769 births
Amarion Boy
#1301 4,423 births
Compare Amaro side by side: Amaro vs Amari Amaro vs Amare Amaro vs Amar
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Amaro
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1977–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Amaro: #5312 Boys' Name - 209 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amaro. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Amaro draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.