Armando
Armando is a Spanish and Italian name derived from the Germanic name Herman, meaning "soldier" or "army man." It carries a strong, traditional masculine quality with romantic Mediterranean roots.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 546. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 881
- 2012: 822
- 2013: 758
- 2014: 775
- 2015: 750
- 2016: 682
- 2017: 608
- 2018: 611
- 2019: 549
- 2020: 580
- 2021: 515
- 2022: 541
- 2023: 513
- 2024: 518
- 2025: 538
- 2026 (projected): 546
Good to Know
- •Very popular in Hispanic and Italian communities
- •Easy to pronounce in multiple languages
- •The nickname 'Mando' offers a modern, casual alternative
- •Strong cultural heritage with a sophisticated sound
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Statistics
76,515
Total births since 1880
1997
Peak year
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