Amelo
A name of uncertain origin and meaning, perhaps derived from Latin.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Amelo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Amelo today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amelo births was 2020 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amelo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Amelo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2020
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2022 SSA rank
#12,451
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Amelo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Amelo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amelo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Amelo
The name Amelo has its roots in the ancient Germanic language family, originating around the 5th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Old Germanic word "amal," which means "work" or "labor." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who were known for their diligence and dedication to their craft or occupation.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Amelo can be found in the Codex Argenteus, a 6th-century Gothic manuscript containing portions of the Bible translated into the Gothic language. In this text, the name appears as "Amalus," referring to a character mentioned in the biblical narrative.
During the Middle Ages, the name Amelo gained popularity across various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with Germanic cultural influences. It was commonly used in regions such as modern-day Germany, Austria, and parts of the Netherlands.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Amelo was Amalus of Metz, a Frankish bishop who lived in the 7th century. He played a significant role in the religious and political affairs of the Merovingian kingdom during his tenure as Bishop of Metz.
Another individual of historical significance was Amalus of Trier, a Frankish nobleman who lived in the 8th century. He served as the Count of Trier and was a powerful figure in the Carolingian Empire during the reign of Charlemagne.
In the 11th century, Amelo II of Oldenburg was a prominent figure in the region of Oldenburg, Germany. He was a count and played a crucial role in the establishment of the County of Oldenburg, which later became a part of the Duchy of Oldenburg.
During the 12th century, Amelo of Lisieux was a French monk and chronicler who lived in the Normandy region of France. He is known for his historical writings, including the "Gesta Normannorum Ducum," which documented the history of the Norman dukes.
In the 15th century, Amelo Zamora was a Spanish painter and sculptor who was active in the region of Valencia. He is renowned for his contributions to the Renaissance art movement in Spain, particularly his religious works and altarpieces.
While the name Amelo has its roots in the Germanic language and culture, it has been adopted and used in various parts of the world throughout history. However, it is important to note that the name's popularity and usage have fluctuated over time, with periods of greater or lesser prominence in different regions and cultures.
People
Amelo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amelo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amelo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amelo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amelo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Amelo a common name?
We classify Amelo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amelo most popular?
The single biggest year for Amelo was 2020, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amelo is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amelo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amelo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Amelo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amelo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amelo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amelo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Amelo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.