Likely a modern creation for the opera Aida
The name was created by French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette for the protagonist of Verdi's 1871 opera, Aida. While it sounds Egyptian, it has no direct ancient Egyptian etymology, though it may have been inspired by the royal name Ramesses. It is primarily used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese speaking cultures.
Less common today
Radames isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,557 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The Egyptian military commander and protagonist of the opera Aida · Aida
Influential Brazilian composer and conductor
Brazilian professional footballer
