Andamo
A masculine given name of Arabic origin meaning "a determined and resolute man".
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Andamo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Andamo today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Andamo births was 1960 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Andamo. 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
- • The typical person named Andamo is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Andamos were born before 1968.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Andamo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
1960
15 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1960 SSA rank
#2,120
Tracked since 1960
Popularity
Andamo: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Andamo 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 Andamo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Andamo
The name Andamo has its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, a pre-Roman civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Tuscany, Italy, from around the 8th century BC to the 1st century AD. The name is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "andamun," which meant "to go" or "to travel."
In Etruscan culture, the name Andamo was often associated with movement, journey, and exploration. It was a popular name among those who traveled frequently for trade or exploration, as well as those who embraced a nomadic lifestyle. The earliest known record of the name Andamo dates back to the 6th century BC, appearing on an Etruscan funerary inscription.
One of the earliest and most notable historical figures bearing the name Andamo was an Etruscan merchant and explorer who lived in the 5th century BC. He is credited with establishing trade routes between the Etruscan cities and the Greek colonies in southern Italy and Sicily, contributing to the cultural exchange between the two civilizations.
In the 3rd century BC, Andamo Calenus was a renowned Etruscan military commander who led his troops against the expanding Roman Republic. His strategic skills and bravery in battle were widely respected, even by his Roman adversaries.
In the 2nd century AD, during the Roman Empire, a philosopher and writer named Andamo Quintilianus gained recognition for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. His writings, though not fully preserved, influenced later Roman and early Christian thinkers.
Another notable figure with the name Andamo was a Christian martyr from the 3rd century AD. Andamo of Nicomedia was executed for his faith during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Diocletian. His unwavering devotion and courage in the face of persecution earned him veneration among early Christian communities.
In the 6th century AD, Andamo Platonicus was a renowned scholar and translator who played a significant role in preserving and disseminating the works of ancient Greek philosophers, particularly those of Plato, during the late Roman and early Byzantine periods.
People
Andamo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Andamo 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
Andamo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Andamo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Andamo 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 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Andamo a common name?
We classify Andamo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Andamo most popular?
The single biggest year for Andamo was 1960, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Andamo is about 68 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 Andamo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Andamo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Andamo 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 Andamo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Andamo 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 Andamo 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 Andamo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.