Armando
Boy name · #556 in 2025 · Uniqueness 58/100
In 2025, 538 baby boys were named Armando, placing it at #556 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #416, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,346 boys born in 2025 was named Armando.
Babies named Armando per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 119-year story
Armando first appears in the Social Security records in 1906, when 8 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1997, when 1,512 boys were named Armando — good for #205 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Armando in class?
Armando scores 58 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Armando is most common
Geography matters for names, and Armando is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Armandos were TX (142), CA (130), AZ (30), FL (24), IL (22). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Armando
Statistically, parents drawn to Armando tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Alfredo, Orlando, Rolando, Fernando, and Ricardo.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Armando | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 538 | #556 |
| 2024 | 518 | #565 |
| 2023 | 513 | #572 |
| 2022 | 541 | #548 |
| 2021 | 515 | #554 |
| 2020 | 580 | #502 |
| 2019 | 549 | #520 |
| 2018 | 611 | #477 |
| 2017 | 608 | #480 |
| 2016 | 682 | #452 |
| 2015 | 750 | #416 |
| 2014 | 775 | #399 |
| 2013 | 758 | #396 |
| 2012 | 822 | #367 |
| 2011 | 881 | #343 |
| 2010 | 959 | #326 |
| 2009 | 1,084 | #301 |
| 2008 | 1,137 | #295 |
| 2007 | 1,245 | #276 |
| 2006 | 1,304 | #264 |
| 2005 | 1,312 | #252 |
| 2004 | 1,386 | #240 |
| 2003 | 1,278 | #257 |
| 2002 | 1,393 | #243 |
| 2001 | 1,475 | #230 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Armando a popular boy name?
Armando ranked #556 among boys in 2025 with 538 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #416.
When was the name Armando most popular?
Armando peaked in 1997, when 1,512 American boys received the name (ranked #205 that year). Since 1997 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Armando?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,346 newborn American boys was named Armando. It scores 58/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.